[ Her interaction with people on a personal level is minimal, but it doesn't mean Ayaka doesn't know about people. It's obvious that she asked a difficult question, but when she did? She didn't realise it would bring about such emotions from her new companion. And for that, she feels bad for even asking. It sounded like a good topic to talk about as they walked. ]

I see. I didn't think I would make you upset by asking, but thank you for answering.

[ She would have talked about her own "work" if he asked, but she decides not to steer the conversation her way, even if it might be better to. It might make her seem self-centered, after all! Instead, she focuses on him being a mercenary. Maybe then he'd look less serious. ]

As for myself? I've never left Inazuma until I found myself in Nippon. It must be nice to travel from one place to another. Do you like that part of work?