Well wasn't that a mouthful to say? Still there was something endearing about the way he spoke, all in spite of his lack of finesse with words. She thought this in the best possible way, because really he could've gotten to the point with many less words, all the same he had a positive outlook, something that they'll need moving foward. Without warning however, it almost seemed Noboyuki panicked... about something, which right at the time Rena didn't notice, at least until he shoved an object of some kind into her hands, after saying he's going back to the room. It was a present he said, curious she looked down upon the gift, and well was quite frankly surpised. Somehow the hero found a pendant, more like a collar, a sapphire in the shape of a heart, treated on such a way to appear almost pink. The craftsmanship was faulty at best, that said it would've been pricey anyway. Rena stared at the collar, her mind suddenly racing to understand what it meant, this was no small gift in her eyes... no it really meant much more. 

For maybe five minutes she stood there, seriously contemplating how to react, yet she had nothing, for the time being she held onto it, and nothing more. 

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The last three weeks were largely uneventful, and during that time Rena was quiet, not cold like before, she was unsure. After their date neither of them talked about the collar, the gift, it just seemed to be out of bounds somehow. Noboyuki was ready in the lobby while Rena was cleaning out the last of their things, the owner wasn't around, he had to take care of a few errands, so they've already thanked the man earlier. Rena was of course dressed in her traveler's cloak, everything was packed, everything but one specific item. It remained tucked away since that day, she didn't want to look at it, maybe affaid what it symbolized. She wouldn't have thrown it out, or leave it behind, but still... she had no idea what to do with that collar. 

Rena came ambling down the stairs, not talkative still somber. She walked up to Noboyuki, head down, eyes cast to her feet. She was ready to go, and hoped the hero was able to understand that. One important thing to note, if the light were to hit her just right, one could see a brief glint of pink... around her neck.