He accepts her appreciation with a warm smile and an acknowledging nod. When she looks around, he glances over too to confirm her assessment. Sure enough, there are other questions waiting. He signs--not used to talking this much.

"I'll keep an eye out for you and Sion, Tohno-san. It's good to have people like you in the city... You're the kind of person this world needs right now..."

He selects his next target from the room and looks to Akiha again. "I'm glad to have spoken to you. See you later." Minato bows slightly and then weaves his way out.