[He's thought about who to ask for a while. Stealing anyone's power, even a stranger's, is off the table. Not only is the price too high, he can't bring himself to be so selfish. There are plenty of people he knows with magical ability, but there's something pushing him to ask Karen first, something that remembers watching her use a bow and longs for that familiar power.
So one evening after dinner, he knocks politely on her door, trying to keep his nervousness off his face.]
Miss Minazuki? It's Dr. Muller. Could I talk to you for a moment, please?
Sometime soon after his talk with Watanuki
So one evening after dinner, he knocks politely on her door, trying to keep his nervousness off his face.]
Miss Minazuki? It's Dr. Muller. Could I talk to you for a moment, please?