[Marianne is mostly harmless in the same way The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy means Earth is mostly harmless. France is hers, and she will protect her own; she hopes this woman knows it.]

[France remains oblivious to Marianne's hostility, his demeanor further brightening when Carmen accepts his hand. He shakes hers firmly, eyes glancing down to admire the leather gloves before returning to her face.]

Then it is a pleasure to meet you in person, Mademoiselle Sandiego. You are, if I may say, stunning.

[He relinquishes her hand politely when she indicates Aidan and crouches down to get a better look at the Vulpix. Marianne only turns her head, continuing to sit imperially upon the large grooming cloth as she observes her offspring. The brightness to France's face dims slightly as he studies Aiden.]

Ah, yes, I remember.

[France looks up at Carmen, smile quirked slightly in a way that's softer and more honest than his demeanor before.]

I'm glad that he has someone who was close to Cooper to care for him.