[ He pauses for a moment, briefly pressing curled fingers to his mouth as he sorts out what he knew about Rei versus what he now knows about Mars. The difference between quiet, studious, sharp Rei and brash, bold, powerful Mars is pretty stark; yet, at the same time, it somehow seems obvious to connect the two of them. Rei and Mars are both built of incredible fire and strength. A certain unflinching steel which is what he's admired about her since the day they met.

There are a lot of things he's curious about, like the nature of her powers or what it means to be a Goddess (capital G?) of war; but it feels impolite to press her to satisfy his own curiosity, even if she said he could ask. ]

I don't want to impose. In the end, you're still Rei-san to me. Rei-san, and also Mars. A powerful and reliable ally I know I can count on.