[He's not sure how he managed to put himself in this position so easily. Surprising himself and then subsequently having Yoimiya question him, albeit playfully, is making his brain short circuit in how he's going to respond to her. Though skilled at deceit and able to manipulate people to a certain extent, he's always been a terrible liar. Dealing in half-truths is much easier than coming up with a complete fabrication, and his hand comes up behind his head as he scrambles to explain himself.]

Well, of course! Ahem...we're supposed to be friends as part of our story, right? Don't you think it would be wise to feel comfortable enough with each other to pass it off?

[Ajax's laugh is clearly more high-pitched than usual and laced with a thin layer of nervousness, like he's been caught red-handed. Only a six year old might get fooled by it...]

What do you say? Maybe you'll come to trust me a little more if you get to know me better.