They left the med wing in a small procession that looked more ceremonial than it was. Hikari walked half a step behind Raizen, the exact distance where an arm could catch an elbow if it needed to. Kori flanked them at an angle, chatting with the easy pace of someone who had already decided the day was going to go her way.
The corridor breathed a soft, cool draft. Electric veins ran under the glass floor like glowing roots, pulsing the medical tower's slow heartbeat. A few medics glanced up as they passed, the particular look of people who had watched the duel replay on their breaks and did not know whether to comment. One gave Raizen a respectful nod. Another mouthed the word wow at Hikari and pretended she had not when Hikari looked back and gave an awkward little bow.
"Careful," Hikari murmured when Raizen shortened his stride to make the ramp. He did not stumble, but the effort put a fine tremor in his hands.
"I've got it," he said, not sharp, just steady. "Thank you."
