[ Gracia blinks in silence, and as if nothing happened, she nods in some strange understanding and her smile returns. ]

Ahh, when you put it in that way...! [ She walks towards him and pats his head. ] I'm sorry if my words could have offended you. You're not a child either, I promise! I hope your friends aren't angry at me? [ She giggles towards the general direction of Gyarados. She also eyes the monkey atop his shoulder. ]

[ She blushes slightly at his compliment however, and waves her hands side-to-side, in denial. ] Oh, no! I'm not - it's more of Father who you must praise! I can only hope that I make him proud! As wonderful as he is...