Mizu's used to the travel and its costs. She traveled around Japan, and that required plenty of bribes on top of the actual costs inferred. Folkmore, however, is different. "Transportation and housing are free. If you can afford to eat, you can afford to come and eat your words."

Oh she's teasing back. Thank the spirits she trusts Nero can defend his words well enough, rather than turn out to be a disappointment not worth the excitement.

Mizu raises an eyebrow. Much as she will not tell Nero he's the reason Vergil came to Folkmore, the answer seems obvious. "Yes. I wouldn't be much a friend if I met you and didn't tell him his son's here." Mizu looks at Nero seriously. "Do you not want him to know?"