Urd arched an eyebrow but said nothing in response to his initial statements -- despite his chaotic personality, there was a core of order and ethics that she was beginning to see in him more and more, and she knew he wouldn't approve if she'd admit she had wanted to run just for the experience. Another reason to drop out, really. Of course, who could say she would have won, anyway? With Belldandy's absence, it seemed more clear to her now how few people she'd really connected with here in Paixao.

"Tea sounds good," she replied quietly, leaning forward to put her chin on the table, eyes closed. Maybe some of Belldandy's left-over reserves of premium tea would get rid of this lethargy.