When she pulled back, Maru almost regretted speaking, though he remembered Mahiru's reaction to him having not known. If he didn't tell her when she wanted strength, would he be unhappy with him? He didn't want that. So he thought he should say something.

"It's... uh... you see..." Maru sighed. It was easier just to show her.

"Is it something you'd want?" He asked quietly, not quite meeting her eyes. "... Showing you would explain it better."