She's worried about that too, but it is mostly jealousy. She's... well, it's not as if her and I are used to...

[Akiha starts walking again, tucking her hair behind her ear.]

Don't make a big deal about it, but if you were wondering if she and I are... we are. But it's not even been two weeks yet, so she's a little, um, high-strung about it.

I told her she doesn't have to like my friends, but I would like her to try to get along with them. Just the same, I don't expect you to like Sion, but as a friend, I'd like you to attempt to get along with her. Apologizing for baiting her would be a good start.