[ Mai isn't the only one in the markets with a tiny mobile furnace. In fact, it seems to be one furnace's search for another, as a dragon just barely larger than a kitten leaps off one man's shoulder and begins to climb up Mai's leg instead. ]

—shouldn't approach others so easily, so you shouldn't, even if you and I can't get along quite—

[ The half-exasperated scolding in Japanese halts as Kenshin discovers his dragon's hiding place. Face to face with Mai, he offers her a harried, apologetic smile. ]

I'm sorry that he's disturbed you. We haven't yet grown used to each other, so we haven't. [ He holds out an arm, chiding the baby dragon. ] Now, now—you must learn to behave.