Akiha doesn't notice the amount of time Nico takes. After all, she's spent hours getting ready for meetings with members of the branch families, hasn't she? Not necessarily for the same reasons, but she's aware that appearances are important.

Besides, she doesn't know if one of Nico's friends caught her and wanted to talk about something. That would complicate things.

When Nico returns, Akiha's still leaning against the wall, arms crossed - though she pushes off of it when she returns, taking a few long steps over to her. She gives her a once-over, looks like she's about to say something, then just turns on her heel. She needs to remember not to get too eager. As much as she wants to compliment Nico, coming off too - clingy - would be embarrassing. What if Nico thought less of her?

"Was there anywhere you had in mind, or will we just be wandering the nearest shopping district?"