While they drove Cienna would listen to Strides complaints and take note of them, it was true the fact she was long lived had granted her a measure of security with her finances, though she could not, nor would she attribute it all to her age, No a lot of her money had come from using her magic to aid people or to fulfil requests back when she was with Emerald. It had net them both a lot of money, so much so in fact that Cienna should she decide so, would never have to work again in her life. A small sigh would escape her lips as she thought of a way to respond that would not upset the sense of pride she felt Stride was holding to so dearly. 
“There is only so much you can do with money” she would say with a small voice after hearing Strides Proclamation that they had arrived. She would open the door, and would spread her wings rising to a height of approximately 5’ before turning to face Stride. 
“If it bothers you so, how about you consider this payment for helping me out?” she would visibly flinch at her words, reinforcing the fact that she absolutely hated the fact that she needed help at all. She would move towards the door of the restaurant a practiced motion now she opened it and heard a familiar voice, one of the Waiters greeted her with a “Hey Little wing!” a nickname that he had given her a long time ago, such has the period of time she’s been coming here for meals has been. 
“Table for two” she would comment in response, her face becoming truly impassive now to hide the pain she held inside. 
“As you wish, the usual?” he would ask with a casual air. 
“for me yes.” She would says before adding “Can you bring a Menu for my friend.” she would pause as if finished before quickly adding “A written one” it had occurred to her that they might have brought a braille one as they were used to blind patrons here, and the fact that Cienna was blind might have added to a little confusion.

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