Ah... Sakura had told me about her. I knew there was payment involved, just not how steep it tended to be.

[ Though it seems like it was well worth it. Not just from Kurogane's last statement--Lockon's seen grousing like that with no real heat or ill will backing it. He's even used it himself, now and then.

As a result, his next statement is accompanied with a lopsided, knowing smile. ]

It sounds like you have no regrets. Must have been quite a journey.