Phoebe listened as Makoto talked, and as she did, she realised that she might not know Nicholas, beyond merely recognising him. "Everythings okay. We just had some difficulty, with Nick's father. This Nick by the way, my half-brother" Phoebe doubted she would get tired of being able to say that. She smiled, and looked at Nick, hoping he would be okay in the long run. 

"This is Makoto, but she told me to call her Gale" She said, looking to Makoto to make sure that was still correct.