Isn't the point here for me to pay it forward — therefore solidifying your compliance with my request? Or do you feel we're uneven? Are you scared because something you may have said might bring about karmic retribution on you? I don't think there's anything I should currently be cross with you about. Unless you'd like to fess up to something?

[He still hasn't risen from his folding chair, so Rin takes the liberty of standing next to him. A hand settled on the metal backrest as she waits for his reply.

He's not aware of her martial arts prowess, either. So he can't possibly know that if she doesn't like his answer she can just yank the chair from under him, and dump Hiyori on the ground like a rag-doll who so rudely stole her spot in musical chairs.]