[Raimei would be completely impatient if she knew he had that attitude. The world of Nabari never waited for someone to grow up before throwing things at them. But since she doesn't know, she just grins at him for a moment at the compliment.]

You're not asking about my interests, are you? [she teases.] I guess what I really want to know is why we're here. What we're supposed to do, things like that. But no one gives out that kind of information freely.

[Then she sobers a little, frowning.] The health of the turtle... You mean like the rationing, right?