Riu frowned, looking at the coins. This woman was being too nice to him. She seemed dead set on him having them, though. For that matter, he would work better tomorrow with food in his belly and a good night's sleep behind him.<span style="font-style: italic">Someday, I'll pay her back for this,</span>he thought, forcing himself to take the two shiny pieces.<span style="font-style: italic">I'll become a powerful adult and take what's mine, and I'll repay her kindness.</span><br/><br/>It was a bit past lunchtime by now, but the boy hadn't eaten yet. He ordered some chicken and rice from his new boss and invited his benefactor to sit with him. "You've probably eaten already, huh?" he said somewhat absently. "... I'm very grateful to you, Miss. I haven't earned it at all, but you've been very kind to me. I'll repay that kindness someday,"<span style="font-style: italic">when you need it as badly as I did.</span><br/><br/>His food came then, and he took a break from chatting to eat. When he was somewhat satisfied, he looked back up at her.<span style="font-style: italic">She's very quiet...</span>"Excuse me, Miss. I still don't know your name."