Himeko pulled herself together at the thought of being more prepared than this girl.  [color=ba55d3]"Haha! I for one, can pay my own meals!  The Tengu are well known for wealth.[/color]  She reached inside her clothes and pulled out a small bag, inside were a good amount of intricate looking coins that looked of solid gold as well as some precious looking gemstones.  She was not so foolish as to reach in and show to the world her collection, but showed only to Charlotte.  [color=ba55d3]"I was told that I could sell the gems off for a high price and the coins themselves would keep me well for a while.  And I might be willing to share with you...  Maybe.  Try and convince me?"[/color]  The Tengu added, wanting to hear the sweet words of how this human would be indebted to her in some way or form.