[What's sad is that Astrid might actually approve of Ritsu's methods.]

Hmn. [...Yeah, she's not sure she trusts that defensive answer. Well, she couldn't in good conscience leave this one alone in a strange place...] Fine.

I'll help you look for your friend -- but. We have to keep an eye out for mine, too. He's not as helpless as this Mio, but let's just say that he has a way of falling into trouble.