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[computations]

It means using the money of others while being able to generate money of your own.

[Grabbing another!!]

[ritsu_kouyou]

You are not using my money, Sion; I am offering it. And as my guest, it is my duty as host to provide for you.

[Grabbing that can and semi-slamming it back on the shelf. Do not touch another one, alchemist.]

[computations]

[Sion looks a little surprised but then looks down, a bit embarrassed by Akiha's forcefulness.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha accepts that as Sion admitting defeat.]

Good. Now that you understand that, let's continue with the list Kohaku gave us. If we finish without any further incidents, we will have some time to relax before dinner.

[computations]

[She lifts her head up to look Akiha in the eyes, even though her face is red.]

Thank you. I....I mean it.

[ritsu_kouyou]

I know.

[Akiha brushes her fingers against Sion's arm briefly.]

So please quit arguing with me over something as insignificant as money. I have plenty of it and if I wish to spend it on you, I will spend it on you.

[computations]

[The rest of this store visit goes by fairly quickly as Sion is absolutely quiet. She's not certain as to why Akiha would say such a thing but it pleases her beyond belief. Enough so that she spends all her time thinking on why it feels so good to have Akiha saying that she would do such things for her.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Sion being silent means Akiha didn't have to argue with her over anything. So, the list is finished, the Tohno Gold Card is brandished and her driver picks them up to return to the Mansion.

Akiha looks out the window as they go, wishing they didn't have anything refrigerated so they could--

She calls to the driver, instructing him to take the groceries back to the mansion after dropping her and Sion off at the park. They would walk back and be there for dinner.]

[computations]

[Sion gets out of the car obediently but looks rather confused.]

What are we doing here?

[ritsu_kouyou]

I didn't feel like going back to the mansion yet. Do you mind walking?

[computations]

With you, I think I can do anything.

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha raised an eyebrow.] It's just a walk in the park, Sion. Though I suppose I don't mind the sentimentalism. That's sweet of you to say.

[And she heads further into the park. Wasn't there a fountain in here somewhere...]

[computations]

[Sion sticks with her but she admonishes herself for saying that. It was obviously pretty stupid of her.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha said it was sweet. Listen to her.]

Sion... Are you enjoying your time here in Japan, staying with us?

[computations]

Of course I am. With your hospitality, I would find it difficult to not enjoy myself.

[ritsu_kouyou]

And if I'm not around as often? The new school year is beginning soon.

[She turns to face Sion, walking slowly backwards.] Asagami Academy is a boarding school...

[computations]

I am aware. [Only slightly.]

If you are gone, though...

[ritsu_kouyou]

I don't have to stay in the dormitories; it is possible to commute.

...though I don't know if my roommates will survive without me. [And she would miss sharing a room with them no matter how much she may complain about them.]

[computations]

While I do not wish to get in the way of you and your...roommates, I would still like to see you every so often.

[ritsu_kouyou]

I would be home on the weekends - after classes were done on Saturday and then all of Sunday.

[a pause] You would be there... right?

[computations]

If you will be, you can count on me being there too. [She would arrange her schedule if she had too.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

Mm.

[Akiha turns back around, falling into step beside Sion.]

I was worried that wouldn't be the case.

[computations]

Why is that? [That's a surprising answer, to say the least.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

...it's a silly notion. Forget I said anything.

[computations]

Why? I wish to know. [For REASONS of course]