Tyki slipped his arms around her, holding her close as she got out of the car. "Don't you worry," he said. "These are perfect clothes for walking on Mars, after all. And then we'll do a little shopping before making our reservations."

He cocked his head, giving her a wink. "And I am buying you exactly one outfit, so get those dollar-signs out of your eyes, my dear Nabiki," he added playfully.