"There's just one more thing I need a clarification on," taking a step forward, I reached out and grabbed Claire's hand… only to then refuse to buckle from where I stood.
"I think I do understand your intentions. I can also see all this stuff around, only to feel my creativity surge, but…"
My voice grew flat, almost deflated, all the way to the point where it just… ceased.
"What's the catch?"
Raising my eyes, I stared right into Claire's deep, light-brown eyes, seeking the true cost of all the greatness she surprised me with.
"That's…"
Rather than anxious, worried, or outright unwilling to talk about it, Claire… blushed?
"Most of the stuff here was bought by Chihiro and brought over with Leila's help. The entire thing took place while we went out to… train with her for a bit," Claire smiled a little as she slightly manipulated what we both knew happened, just in case someone was listening.