[He will absolutely purchase the Minfilia automaton. He will even have it neatly wrapped and left on her desk at the Rising Stones, for that matter.

... at least she isn't snapping yet. And she's agreeing, even. Alphinaud is silent for a moment, watching the fireworks in turn, waiting in order to give a bit of time for thoughts to collect before proceeding.]

Terribly so. And stubborn, at that. Though I'm sure you've likely noticed from our adventurer friend. [He pauses, drumming his fingertips against the rail.] I've begun to see why our grandfather loved them so.