She squeaked as he hoisted her up onto his shoulder, reaching out to put an arm around his head to steady herself. Her cheeks turned a bit red when she saw the way Kurapika was gawking at her - This was a bit undignified, wasn't it? The whole purpose had been to get away from the awkward conversation that was sure to ensue with the judgmental Weapon, and despite Kuroro's bright attitude, she didn't seem terribly happy to be going back to their apartment.

"Christmas gifts," Rhode mumbled, digging her nails into Kuroro's hair ever so gently. "They're for... you." Both of you, she meant to say, but it wasn't very easy to choke out.