[For a moment, Rukia just stares at Flynn. Those are both very good ideas. Has she really become so accustomed to doing things on her own that she's forgotten what it's like to work alongside a trusted partner who doesn't need to receive orders to act on their own?]

[A smile breaks out across her face quickly, however, as her dark eyes brighten.]

Those are excellent suggestions. Then please, if you don't mind. I think keeping an eye on the shop would be best. If I'm unable to take out a loan, I'll have to employ other methods.