[Cliff took a bite of the food as well, savoring the spice of it while he mulled over her words.]

The talking? It can be whenever you want and about whatever you want...and, heck. It'll be nice to talk to some of the other adults who are in town, especially if there's more food like this in the deal.

[He appreciatively scooped up another bite, hoping that Saori understood that point. While he didn't like taking payment, this wasn't a bad deal at all if she was going to be so insistent in the future.]

As for my new little friend...hm. [He tilted his head to fully look at the little stuffed toy, as if to search its eyes for an appropriate name...]

I think I'm gonna call him Saizou. After another friend of mine.