Rita walked over to Nivalis holding the golden tree withered leaf and handed it to her.
Nivalis, who had been gaming, immediately said, "I didn't help you much this time, you don't need to share it with me!" After a pause, she added, "And that blue food tent thing wasn't really much of a big deal, you don't need to repay me."
Rita took a deep breath, then let out a heavy sigh. She half-squatted by the couch, looking into Nivalis' eyes. Her voice was gentle, but her words were incredibly sincere as she said:
"This isn't about contribution. I'm not thanking you for helping me at the end, it's not about returning a favor, or a transaction, or fairness, and it doesn't have any purpose... This is just..."
She placed the withered leaf on Nivalis' belly and patted it. "This is a gift. I received something good and I want to share it with you. So, I'm giving it to you as a gift, nothing more. It's like pocket money, a little toy, or ice cream—just a gift, it means nothing."
