[she's not wrong!! two weeks has done a lot for him, especially now that he has adapted to. . . all of the weird things happening around him. vampires, AI, idols from alien planets, exorcists, doctors from cursed schools for sorcerers. . . most of it is still well above his head, but he has found his way. kind of!!]

[he nods quickly at her explanation, sucking in a deep breath to steel himself, standing awfully straight with arms flat at his sides, although nervous]

Okay! Got it. So even if it's the same word, I should be speaking it as though I'm responding directly to how the other person said theirs. . . right?