[ Handing over the pastries, Nonon lags behind to grab the bag before she falls into line just a step behind her leader. It's not something she's felt she's done in a long time, but but this is how she would have followed her back in Honnouji, her right hand... but often staring at the other girl's back.

Words caught in her throat, she is easily interrupted, and comes to a stop quickly, leaving only a small distance between the two of them. Looking up at the other girl, Nonon has to swallow down her pride, to explain things she knows will not be easy for Satsuki to hear. ]

I was. A woman I met here. [ As if there was much question on what sort of person Nonon might look for... ] They said there was a "glitch" and she was sent home, voiding our contract. [ She can't turn or look away, as much as she'd like to, because she's far better trained than to do that when speaking to Satsuki. ]

I'm fine though. I decided from the beginning I would do what it takes it return to your side, Satsuki-sama. [ And that is no lie. ]