Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 24: Dinner Party

Jotou climbed the stairs, as usual walking using the front of her feet, never landing the her sole as she climbed two steps at a time.

Hotaru sauntered down the northern hallway to the corner of east and north, a resting smile on her face.

The two halted at the door, noticing the other. Sweat dripped down her face, each breath of hers exhaling through the mouth as blonde hairs stuck together.

Hotaru's shoulders were a little slumped, her eyes a tad weary, "Funny seeing you here. What've you been up to?" her ears pricked.

"I had a little spar with Arabella," one which lasted a few hours. "Do you come here often?" Jotou smirked.

Hotaru splashed a rejuvenate spell on herself and her eyes brightened up, "Not too often. Though, if you're around here maybe I should swing by more."

The two shared a laugh before both hands reached for the doorknobs and both stuttered their hands back. "What are we, children?" Hotaru reached for and opened the door, "After you."