Tome shook her head, but she didn't look to Mob or Teru for confirmation of anything. Even if she couldn't quite remember, she felt certain that the dove had done what it had come there to do.

Tome's hood began to rustle and she gasped. A tiny head poked it's head out. An oriental turtle dove looked around uncomprehendingly and it's puffy chest expanded---

Coou-coou.

Then, it took flight. Tome watched it disappear into the distant tree canopies with a smile.

"So! Personal driver, huh?" Tome pointed at Teru. "Were you holding out on us this whole time or something?"

"No, no. I don't call on him much. Walking or bussing is way more satisfying."

Tome cringed. "You've gotta be joking."