His brush tip had split, so I left a new one out for him, and three days later it's still sitting untouched. Wonder who he inherited that habit of never letting go of old things from.

• SoyoThat brush handle is from the year I first started making paper. Wear like that only comes from a good many sleepless nights.
  MitsuhaThose sleepless nights, I can't repay those. But I'll see to it your paper's never late in payment.
• AyameIf you need a new brush, just say the word. Ten brushes wouldn't even register against the seal's upkeep budget.
  MitsuhaWhat I need isn't a brush, my lady. It's a nap.