[Kaoru smiles, too, though it's only barely visible in the dim lighting.]

I'm glad for it... Perhaps you're something of a good luck charm, hm? [This said in a gently teasing way. Kaoru's attention shifts to focus more fully ahead afterwards.]

That was fairly easy to find, as well... Ah— You said that you had other things to do, correct? I can manage my own way from here. I wouldn't wish for you to go any farther out of your way for me than you need to.