[Oh, none of that.

Merlin ruffles Watanuki's hair. Far easier to focus on compared to the sensation of being out and about in Avalon.]

Chin up. You're making yourself look shorter than you actually are.

[In Merlin's eyes, his student's increasing confidence does, actually, make it apparent they're the same height. In some instances, Watanuki even seems taller than him. Must be all that sincerity acting as a growth booster.]

I don't mind if that's what you're worried about. Rather, finding myself outside the Tower like this is unexpected.