Toshiko was about to protest... but then she paused for a moment. To be honest, it was hard to argue with that logic. While speedy driving that the redheaded mage preferred was efficient, it did burn more fuel... and at the moment, Toshiko's funds were remarkably thin. That crystal ball had cost a lot for something that turned out to be a total dud... Therefore, doing something that would save them money would help a lot. But the concern about the possibility of being seen as not taking it seriously still worried her... however, desperation was another thing to consider...

"You have a point there," she said, simply, "I'd like to avoid spending too much money right now... but I'm still worried about seeming like we're not taking this seriously."