- Uh... Yes, that's right, - for some reason, with this form of explanation to several souls at once, she felt a bit embarrassed. - Perhaps I shouldn't confuse people from time to time... Well, whatever. Akiyacchi and Emil-san recently taught me how to spearfish, as if I were a primitive human, - she explains to Trude. - So, with that knowledge and your knife, I won't get lost anywhere now.
Having surveyed the surroundings - to see if anyone else is visible - she tries to estimate whether they'll all fit at this "table"? Then she concludes that even if not all at once, it's not a serious problem.
- We have plenty of fish, vegetables, rice, and everything imaginable, - she says to the mermaid while unpacking the supplies. - And we even have chopsticks! Do you know how to use them? I can teach you, it's quite fun, though not easy at first. But I think you won't have any trouble with it. It's a thousand times easier than shooting down a kayanka.
For now, no familiar silhouettes were visible on the horizon, but there shouldn't be any seating problems anyway.
- Chopsticks?.. - The mermaid eyed the strange utensils with some skepticism. - I usually eat with my hands; Emil offered me those miniature tridents and ladles, but I didn't see the point. By the way! I spent half the night collecting pearls yesterday, and Emil helped with the finishing touches this morning.
Akiya hands Aiyano and Lord each a bracelet that looks identical:
- A gift! - Declares the river dweller, proudly turning up her nose. - They say if you help someone else's love along, your own won't be far behind!