[Rei kept on walking, silently waiting for Ai to get through what she could and ask questions. The first comment drew a wry smile. It usually did.]

Hai. I am from Asakusa, in Tokyo. Where are you from?

[She laughs quietly at the second. Another thing she'd come to expect.]

I am a miko. I've always had spiritual talents. But you are correct. I learned more magic here.