Raiya examined the custom crux coat. It was expertly crafted, and even with Raiya's enhanced visual perception she had difficulty seeing most of the seems. The pattern on the inside was undeniably beautiful, and the removable knife sheathes were a major upgrade from her old coat. Raiya wasn't sure how to respond, and her expression was more of surprise than genuine gratitude. Nemo then explained that the leather wasn't ordinary leather, but leather of a kirin. [color=ec008c]"Kirin leather, huh? Normally kirins are docile and non-aggressive only eating vegetation. In any case..."[/color] Raiya grinned and then flourished the coat as she swung it around to don it, placing her arms inside the sleeves in one quick motion, [color=ec008c]"I like it."[/color]

	Nemo was right about it feeling softer, but the sacred beast leather was also a bit heavier than normal leather, which gave the coat more of an embrace than her previous ones had. Raiya realized she was grinning too much, and forced herself to take a more serious expression, [color=ec008c]"D-don't think this makes up for all the stunts you've pulled. A-and friend is still too strong of a word to describe our relationship. You're more of my..."[/color] Raiya paused for a moment to think, [color=ec008c]"Best acquaintance. In my hierarchy of relationships at the bottom are my enemies, then above them are strangers, above them are acquaintances, in special situations above that would be a best acquaintance, and then at the top are my friends. You started off as my enemy, so you've made some progress today. But, I always reserve the right to demote you at any time. Especially if you break my unbreakable rules."  [/color] 

	[color=ec008c][i]What am I saying? Nemo being anything but an enemy is unacceptable. Maybe I'm growing too soft...[/i][/color] Raiya thought, [i][color=ec008c]calm down Raiya. Your goal is still the same, to find who murdered your parents. Having Nemo as an ally could be an advantage to you. Yes, that's all this is, a step towards my goal. Surely if I grow an alliance with Nemo, he could use his underground resources to help me.[/color][/i] Raiya visibly nodded as she reasoned everything out in her head. This thought process lasted about 15 seconds which left an uncomfortable silence in the air. Raiya cleared her throat to break the silence, [color=ec008c]"Well, since Felix and Travis are still asleep, do you want to train in the Fantasia chamber? I want to break this bod boy in."[/color] Raiya finished by slapping the sides of her coat.