She sighed "It's fine...I'm used to it."
"...Do..Do you need a hug?"
She smiled awkwardly, lifting her arms up
"...Yeah-a hug would be nice..."
She grinned a bit more and hugged her, rocking her back in forth
She gently hugged her back
"I'll try and help you out as much as i can, but it may not be much since well...mother would get mad"
"Don't worry about it, ok? I'm fine-I can take care of myself-"
"Are you sure? i really don't mind helping you..!"
"Peony-there are more important things than dances.....besides, I've got other stuff that needs focusing on-like finding that magbelt. C'mon Iko-"
She shoved the last of her tools in her bag and tightened her ponytail
"Well...if you say so, just let me know if you do need help, okay?"
