"Our latest and greatest invention is the automobile, and very basic models at that. But it's great for traveling short distances that the trains aren't good for."

He smiles. Hotaru may be shy, but he loves how open she is to getting herself out there. That, and her excitement to allow him to adopt her be his family's guest for a while.

"I'm certain some of the stores along the forum have something in purple that would be appropriate." He stands from the couch and offers her a hand. "Shall we find out together?"