[Mizael is easy to spot, not merely due to familiarity and Barian senses, but the fact that his genetics themselves stand out amongst a crowd helps too. Rio's quick to flag him down and thread an arm into his as though the gesture is no big deal, forgetting that the fact she's practically icy to the touch will be obvious.]

There you are! Come, we're going shopping for a bit.

[She doesn't hesitate to haul him towards a less busy throughway, although it's really a cover to have a slightly better setting in which to speak in earnest with him.]

So... As I'm sure you've noticed, there's something strange afflicting most of us. Nasch is... his condition worries me right now for a few different reasons. So I'd at least like to take his mind off it for a little while.

[She slows down at last, releasing Mizael's arm and instead clasping numb hands behind her back.]

You know this is a gift-giving tradition, at least, I hope?