"'til a certain someone stops complaining!" Nico laughs, absolutely pleased with herself. The look on Akiha's face doesn't evade her.

And she's decided, just now, that she wants to see her unfiltered smile again. She has no idea how she'll bring it about, but considering she got it the first time by doing nothing out of the ordinary, it only stands to reason she could earn it again. And beyond that, she wants to hear Akiha talk about something -- anything, really, she's not picky -- with honest excitement in her voice.

That one might be a little tougher, but Nico's never been known for giving up easily.

"Hey, what do you put in your crepe?"