So we're just "work friends," huh....? Well, I guess that'll do for now.

[ The implication being that she fully intends to make the move to being "real friends," eventually. Alliance is such a stuffy word, and he just openly admitted he doesn't know how to return the sentiment, but that's fine. It wouldn't be the first time she's had to gradually (forcibly) nurture an affection for her in an unwilling party. Actually, she's feeling rather confident since he at least agreed to being... "allies." ]

In that case, if you have any questions here "at work," [ Her words are shortly interrupted by a giggle. ] then I'll hope you'll rely on me, Sebastian. Or maybe I should call you Sebby?

[ she's joking................. or is she ]