What was it with every single male she knew not being content to just say "Thank you" and be done with it? Saga kept her eyes trained on the counter, automatically signing the receipt when it was presented, and put the card back in its original resting-place. It wasn't until they'd exited the store that she finally replied.

"You're giving me the honor of your company, and you're helping enough with my rune problem. As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing you need to repay."