"Do you have to wrap up every decent thing you say with something like that?" Nico's expression was teetering on a smile for all of three seconds, there. Now she's back to scowling, though a thwap to Akiha's shoulder manages to placate her a little.

Planting her hands on her hips, Nico turns up her nose with a haughty sniff.

"But--! Since you swallowed your pride and apologized for once, the kind and ever-gracious Nico shall offer you her forgiveness. You better treasure it!"