Emily noticed the quirked eyebrow, but she was relieved that Luka didn't press further. She relaxed a bit when he decided to respond to the answer she gave him instead of saying anything about her decision. After he gave his compliments, she smiled once again and gave a soft, "Thanks," in response. It's clear that she appreciated the fact that he acknowledged her efforts. 

When he mentioned that it was cold and she must be exhausted, she noticed that she was indeed tired, and she was starting to get cold again. She hadn't been so cold while she was running, but standing still was a completely different matter! 

Then he offered to treat her to hot cocoa at a little place not too far from here. At first she figured he might be talking about Mario's. But, she remembered the things that she wanted to accomplish today. She answered him sincerely, "I really do appreciate the offer, Luka. But, I do have a lot of work I need to take care of today. No rest for the wicked after all. Plus, I bet there's some party-related matters you'd want to get to as well, huh? Maybe we can have that cocoa next time,"

"[I]Plus...I don't want to become someone who takes advantage of him,[/I]" Emily’s thoughts crept in after she gave her refusal.

Shortly after that thought passes through her mind, that familiar thunderstruck feeling hits Emily: She had an idea!

“Wait a minute…Wealth…” Emily speaks lowly at first. Luka can easily see the gears within her mind turn rapidly as her eyes widen. She suddenly states to Luka, still staring at him, “Of course! Why didn’t I think of this sooner?!”

Immediately realizing the possible confusion, she speaks to clarify, “I have an idea on how we can uphold our end of that deal, but I will need to speak with Ashley before I can get into further details with you and Nevermore. You’re not only a frat boy, but you’ve proven to be a muse as well today!”

She then starts to hurry towards the dorm as she bids Luka, “I’ll talk to you later, Luka!”