[Yae does pause, but only because the girl's anxiety is becoming a bit of a nuisance — she exhales a breath. Just let her take the coins out of the strange box for you, child, and then it's all resolved, including (and especially) her current headache.]

It's an educated guess. I feel quite comfortable making it.

[At the sudden left turn on the subject, Yae lifts a thin brow.]

Don't try to distract me. [Another flick of an ear, this time in irritation.] Is it really so uncommon in your people's worlds to see someone like me? At first, it was a bit entertaining, but now it's getting tiresome.

[LET HER STEAL]