[ In hindsight, he could have called it a ruse. Either way, he's relieved to cut that constant connection to Rose's emotions—even if a small part of him fusses a bit at having let go of her hand.

At the very least, her delayed response to his little joke prompts a laugh. ]

You've got it, [ he repeats teasingly while watching her work that autograph magic. Kaito graciously accepts pen and photo once returned, flicking a sleight of hand to vanish both of them out of sight in favor of a hefty pouch of clinking gald coins. It's offered forward. ]

Transaction complete. Thank you.

...

[ Features shift to a softer smile. ]

This wasn't how I expected a conversation with someone selling photos of herself and her friends in various states of undress would go, y'know? But I'm pretty happy about it.

[ Kaito starts to turn on his heel, but pauses mid-swing to turn back and face the redhead again. ]

I look forward to seeing you again, Rose.

[ A small laugh, followed by a wave and a grin. The empath pivots properly this time, then slinks away with a little bounce in his step. ]