[ Is she lying? Maybe. He'll have to consider going back and checking the trail again later to see if anyone's been hurt. But for now, he only gives a soft laugh in response to her ribbing. ]

I suppose it's odd for hiking, yes.

[ He's actually well-accustomed to his less-tactful colleagues dunking on his mask, so the fact that she even bothers feigning delicacy is a plus point in his book. Sure, he can hear the mocking amusement in her voice, but he absolutely isn't going to acknowledge it. ]

But it's what I'm accustomed to. Not all Magic Knights in my homeland are required to wear a uniform, but I've found it helps build camaraderie.

[ Still, part of him kind of misses his shitty colleagues from back home, so he'll indulge her a little if she wants to tease. ]

My attire isn't anything unusual where I'm from. Is it that strange?