"That was a remarkable fight. You're strong, and you've found people who are able to match your pace, which is not easy for the majority," he commends while she's in the water, perhaps to break the silence before it morphs into awkward tension.
She straightens her back, gingerly holding the bottle while capping it back on with the cork.
Mizuki wades through the water and returns to him, to which he says, "I appreciate that you kept your deal in mind. Of course I can't threaten to leak what you've done to the Association but it's good to know that our Honorary Mage is someone that can be trusted."
"Oh, of course. I don't go against my word, however rotten I may be," Mizuki replies, confident in her answer.