The classroom was emptying. Students packed their bags. Chairs scraped against the floor. The sound was loud in the quiet afternoon. Kaito sat at his desk. He did not move immediately. He waited for the rush to clear.
Kuro said: "You are lingering."
Kaito said: "I am waiting."
Kuro said: "For what."
Kaito said: "The hall to clear."
Kaito stood up. He slung his bag over his shoulder. He checked his pockets. The cards were secure. The weight of Atlas was familiar now. It pulled slightly on the fabric. He walked to the door. He stopped. Jin was standing by the window. He was not packing. He was watching the street below. He turned when Kaito approached.
Jin said: "You take the west exit."
Kaito said: "Usually."
Jin said: "I will take it too."
Kaito looked at him. Jin's face was calm. His eyes were dark and steady. He did not smile. He did not frown. He simply stated a fact.
Kaito said: "Your home is east."
Jin said: "I have errands."
Kaito said: "You do not."
