Nico offers no resistance as she's pulled into her arms -- she falls into place easily, cuddling up to Akiha and nuzzling her face against her neck. "It's not a trick," she pouts, though it's already halfhearted. "Nico's a very sensitive girl."

She presses a kiss to the corner of Akiha's pale jaw. Her voice takes on a note of sincere concern when she asks, "Is something up?"