[ A fun project, is it? If that's how she views it, then it makes sense that Hilda would even be willing to make another set for the purpose of playing and distributing the cards among a wider audience so that the game can spread throughout Thorne. Or at least his small area of Nott, as the case may be. Or he could play with Summoned from other territories here in Nocwich. ]

I suppose you could play alone, but it wouldn't be much fun.

[ He laughs at his own remark, but while it might be tempting to continue to shower her in praise and embarrass her, he thinks that would be rather rude given that she's gone to so much effort on his behalf. ]

Then thank you. Truly. It is a joy to have a taste of home, and I know that Himeka will be thrilled when I show her as well.

[ Though she has another thing coming if she thinks she's going to best him.

While he could make another remark at Mogwry's expense, it's what Hilda says next which grabs his interest. A favor is one thing, and he would give it gladly, but perhaps he could find some more appropriate way to repay her. ]

What are the things you miss from home then? [ He takes a sip of his drink, taking care to gather the cards together and set them to the side of the table so he doesn't risk spilling anything on them. ]