Chidori noticed the doll but, aside from briefly wondering where the girl got such a thing, she had no interest in it. She was much more concerned with the pile of metal, and took careful note of how much was added to her own supply. "I hope to be able to repay the metal you're loaning me tomorrow night."

What did she need to know? Chidori somehow doubted this little girl would be much help with the issue of sex, so she kept her questions related to the task at hand. "How well will it hold an edge?" The pipe metal wasn't exactly high-carbon steel.