"..oh," Ahiru said. She'd forgotten (again) about the new manner of shopping in Paixao. Mouse doll still in her hand, she lowered her outstretched arm from the shelf and laughed sheepishly. Both plushies tucked safely into her arms, she hurried back over to where Fakir was paying Luigi for the sword and doll.

"Thank you very much!" she said, bowing her head out of habit. If Fakir did end up coming back here to get the sword sharpened, she'd come along too so she could say hello to the shop keeper.

Glancing down at the two dolls in her arms, her smile widened a bit. Her hotel room would be a little bit cozier with them around.