It's definitely something Soma is picking up on as he talks to Asch. If anything, it makes him more determined to learn the southern dialect of the dragons' tongue, even just a few words, out of respect for his new partner.

"Well, I want to learn whatever you can teach me. The more we know about each other, the better we can work together. So feel free to ask me anything you want to know, too." Even with the mouthful of food he starts on after speaking, the corners of his eyes crinkle slightly in a genuine smile. Tomorrow's orientation can't come soon enough, in his opinion. Almost as exciting as that is knowing they'll be getting the quarters of a real rider team later today.