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[swordboning]

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[codere]

[ Rolling her eyes. ] What of it?

They saved me so it's only fair that I save them in return. I can't sit around being indebted to a person for all of my life so the sooner I pay it off, the less interest a favor like that would accumulate.

[swordboning]

I'm just saying that dancing around saying her name when I already know who you're talking about is being about as pointlessly mysterious as me. Since when did you sink to that level?

[codere]

You're not very mysterious at all.

[swordboning]

So you understand what I'm trying to say?

[codere]

It's just difficult to talk about Kishinami because...

[ She looks away sheepishly. ] It's not as if I like Kishinami, it's just that-! Kishinami knows my innermost secrets so if I don't save her, then she'll ruin my life by exposing them!

[ She would never, but Rin needed some excuse. ]

[swordboning]

Hmph.

[THE ALL KNOWING SMIRK.

Currently directed at Rin. The one that angers Rins from all universes.]

[codere]

What's with that stupid look on your face?

[ Nope, she's not going to fall for it. She's going to reel her anger in and nope! She's stomping her feet and throwing a tantrum right here, right now. ]

I told you it's fair! Equivalent exchange! I'm only trying to do what's right so quit staring at me that way!

[swordboning]

[Good job, good job.]

Yes, yes, I understand. You absolutely don't care about her in the slightest and it's all about making sure you don't have a debt.

[codere]

That's exactly all it is!

[ She could murder him. ]

[swordboning]

Let's just get our shopping done before you decide I don't need to join you in that either.

[codere]

I think I already decided on that. [ She huffs a little at that. ]

[swordboning]

So I'm being barred from that too?

[codere]

It's tempting, but I'd grow tired of hearing you complain about how cruel I am if I went through with it.

[ Rin sighs, running a hand through her hair dismissively. ] I need your credits card anyway so it's not as if I could ditch you.

[swordboning]

[He just nods. It's good enough for him.]

At least try to smile and enjoy yourself.

[codere]

If you want me to do any of that, you should make sure of it yourself instead of telling me to try.

[ Waving that hand now dismissively towards him. ] What do you say to that?

[swordboning]

Not too much.

[It totally looks like he's going to leave it right there.

Except he doesn't GASP.

Instead, he picks up Rin. In the 'carrying Rin style' that he does frequently. And yeah, heading out the door!]

[codere]

[ Wow she's totally surprised.

NOT. ] H-Hey! Do you have to do this where everyone can see-?!

[ Normally she likes being the center of attention, but not like this. ]

[swordboning]

If I didn't, we couldn't travel like this.

[Which was hopping off their balcony and up to the roofs. The best way to get to the shopping district tbh.]

[codere]

[ This much is true though she won't comment on that. ] Good, then make sure you travel quick enough that no one can see us.

[ She always did enjoy the thrill that came with fast speeds. ]

[swordboning]

Your wish is my command.

[Words Rin probably enjoys hearing all day. But if she wants the wind beneath her wings, she's got it.]

[codere]

[ It's just an excuse to hold onto him a little more tightly than before. A good excuse since it cuts down on the travel time even more and gets them to their destination quicker, but still one born out of selfish desire. ]

Ahh, I love it when you say that.

[swordboning]

And if I said it in public in full view of everyone?

[And this was ironically the time they hit the ground and he eases Rin down. Well tries to. If she's still clinging, it's not happening.]

[codere]

I'd love it even more!

[ But they're on the ground so she's letting go. At least she's not wobbly. ]

[swordboning]

I'll find an opportunity to make that happen.

[codere]

It isn't as if you need an opportunity. You could post it on the internet.

[ Idiot. ] But don't do that.