I can practically feel Chiaki's presence, which is never something with which to be pleased.

Ah, I do not mean that I dislike her, or distrust her, or anything of the sort. Merely that when she is angry, she appears to expand in size and in impact on her surroundings.

I finish the slash at the training dummy, and frown critically, running it through my mind. Not quite correct, but she is there...

I do not turn, but my voice is welcoming enough. "Chiaki?"