It was an odd and strange thing, being praised for her unorthodox way of thinking and viewing the world. For Tenten, it was simply something that came as naturally as breathing, presenting herself with a problem or an idea, and working diligently - throwing herself into the subject - in order to either fix it, or make it into a reality. It was a challenge much like any other that her team faced head-on between their day-to-day routine.

"Yes, well... you can thank my parents for that. Most of what I know, I learned from them." At the same time, it was somewhat... refreshing to hear that all her efforts meant something. As if part of her could feel at ease for the validation, especially from someone who was more than familiar with the ins and outs of weapon making and design. "And normally, I would take on these projects myself, but... my father always trusted your Uncle's judgement on matters that were a puzzle for him so... there's no reason for me to not do the same, right?"

With that, she offered Adela a smile of her own, keeping to the light subject and letting the nostalgia fill her up with warmth before the sadness of reality could settle in.