Moriko seemed relieved, a real smile lighting up her expression, “I look forward to it,” and she meant it. Ten, recognising the rituals of farewell, got to his feet looked up expectantly at Ryuu. “Ten-kun, why don’t you say goodbye to our friend?” the girl putting her hands together and bowed in head, signalling her expectations. The shiba inu plopped onto his butt, sitting up and raising his paws under his chin.

Ryuu grinned, seeing the Shiba Inu present a bow. The Daigotsu warrior looked to Ten, and bowed to the dog, then a wink to Moriko, though there was something unnatural to his movements. Another deep bow tk her, "Moriko-san. Goodnight. I will see you tomorrow." He stood tall, and prepared to grab his things.

Moriko gave Ten a scratch behind an ear, “until tomorrow, then. Fortunes be with you, all of them.”

"And may they carry you, as well." The Spider picked up his combat gear, smiled, and made his

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Closing the door firmly, Moriko leaned against the cold surface and took a very deep breath. “What in all the realms was that?” she asked Ten, but the pup just sneezed, “is that so? and what would you know about it?” Ten furrowed his little forehead and woofed, causing the girl to straighten, shaking her head. “It’s hot and I’m grimy, and I’m taking a shower.” Moriko scratched the shiba inu behind the ear once more and made her way to the small bathroom, her pup following close behind.


/scene