"Mmm, as capable as they are, I still think it'd probably be a bit daunting," Gen mused. "Dear little Suika gives me enough of a fright sometimes, but I know better than say no to her."

More like, it wasn't possible for him to say no to her. She had him wrapped around her little finger, and he wasn't ashamed of that.

He tilted his head. Knowingly, he asked, "What kinds of tools did you suggest?"