Flint: *before Arctic can even read him the question, cheerily answers* Ma, o' course!

Arctic: *unsurprised, studies her nails, looking for any signs she'll have to tend to them later* *with mock interest* Oh, really?

Flint: She's a mighty fine lady, Ma is. I love her to bits. She had Reimei made for me when I was just starting to toddle along and I love that gal, even if she's cross with me all the time. Ma never backs down from a fight, either, and she's be known to get her hands dirty with the boys - she even taught me to kick ass, just like her! *rattles off a dozen more reasons for his infatuation with his mother*

Arctic: *giving Rio a sidelong glance* As you can see, he's more of a mamma's boy than anything else. Don't get me wrong, he loves Zoro, too, but Raya's... more affectionate with him, and Flint thrives on affection. I mean, he's had Kiyomi as an aunt for sixteen years...

Flint: *perks up* Auntie Kiyomi? She's great! Always smiling and hugging me. *wistful smile*

Arctic: *cups a hand around her mouth, as if to shield the conversation from Flint* *to Rio, in a low whisper* Between you and me, I think Kiyomi's been a bad influence on the kid... Raya's kinda rubbed off on him, too, making him reckless, but he's real bubbly with most people. It's... weird.

Flint: *snaps from his nostalgia, eyes narrowing to sharp slits* I'd watch what you're saying, Miss Arctic, 'cause, ya know, Reimei's been hollering at me to get in some practice today, and I sure would love a moving target.

Arctic: *blanches*

Flint: *smiles innocently, though his hand has noticeably moved to grip Reimei by her hilt*

Arctic: *still pale as a sheet, turns to Rio again, rushing her words* So! Rio! We're done here, right? 'Cause I gotta... *cuts a look at Flint* go... See ya next time! *scurries off*

Flint: *grins triumphantly* That'll teach her! No one insults my family!