[ Ouch, direct hit. Lion winces a bit at being called out so... blatantly. And then kinda-flirted with. Um????? ]

I- That's-- [ Eventually the lifelong etiquette lessons kick in, and their mouth starts filling in responses while their brain reboots. ] I-If you know where we could find some supplies, that would be lovely, but I'd prefer not to steal if possible.

[ Give it a second, aaaaand... ]

... I would also prefer to buy a notebook, rather then be... given it. And I like writing.

[ Very helpful, much wow. ]