Ramen and flowers forgotten, he held her tightly against his chest. Tighter than he needed to, but she wasn't complaining.

"Where's your car?" she asked playfully.

"The dragon will be a hinderance. I am certain that one demon will be more than enough to unsettle the villagers."

"Villagers? Where are we going?"

The sparkle in his eyes piqued her curiosity.

"As much as I admire landscape, I am certain a human woman might appreciate more luxurious accommodations."

He had a point. She didn't mind camping, but a normal woman would probably want to go out in public.