"Stop. You are not a burden." It was hardly as if he were, and it bothered Yotsuyu to hear Clarence speak as if he were. She shook her head.

"If you were, you would not be here. Certainly I could afford a hotel room for you and Cheddar if necessary. I need not do so, because you are welcome. So please, stop being silly."

She glanced over at Elliott. It wasn't as if she needed to have him back her up, but it would be nice if he did. Though then, she snorted a little. "It is not as if Elliott has not had friends over before."