It turned out that Axel didn't have to worry about how to ask Elias for another favor. Because as they sat down to eat, Elias brought it up himself,
"Once we're done eating… Would you like me to give you a ride? I can take you to your place," he suggested.
"A ride?" Axel paused smearing his croissant with apricot jam to glance at Elias.
"Yeah," Elias nodded his head. "I have my motorcycle parked downstairs."
"Oh… I wouldn't want to be a bother…"
"Don't worry about it. I'm not in a rush, and it would be refreshing to go for a morning ride."
"Oh…" Axel hesitated for a bit longer. Personally, he didn't care how he got back home, as long as he could return without causing any more trouble to anyone along the way. The only reason why he was reluctant to accept was that he didn't want to inconvenience River… Then again, whether it was getting a ride or a taxi, it all depended on River's help anyway. So, since River said that he didn't mind…
