"As I said, I don't mind covering distance at all; I enjoy traveling, really." That was almost the truth, but it was a lie of politeness more than anything. Ashiko was happier at her master's side, but seeing the world wasn't too much of a chore. Aside from the occasional unscrupulous man that tried to waylay her, but she was armed with several potent poisons for just such an occasion.

"Would you let me treat you to lunch as a thanks for the favor you paid me earlier?" He hadn't needed to get that flower for her before, when missions hadn't even been mentioned yet.