[ A small smile, a little lift of his chin and tilt of his head that suggest he's gleaned that hidden meaning of what Muffet has said. He doesn't seem bothered by it, however. On the contrary, he seems almost approving - and clearly amused. ]

Then I look forward to accomplishing much alongside you.

[ He's certainly less forceful than most Masters, that's for certain. And he seems well-suited in personality to complement his Servant nicely, though how well it will do in a war is unclear; he's mild-mannered and professional. ]

My name is Ekkehardt Gehring.

[ No problems there, then. ]

Is there anything urgent you require? You are, after all, a guest twofold. [ To this world, and to him. ] I will do my best to make your time here a comfortable one.