> "Ah! Miss Mononobe, wait!"> Step out of time, retrieve the lantern with a free hand (hopefully our candle only requires the one), step back into time, and give chase!
> Step out of time again.> Get ahead of Futo by a few yards, then stop in her flight path, turn around, hold our arms out to our sides, and step back into time.
> Stop our chase.> Look in the direction of the voice.> "Miss Toyosatomimi?"
> Look back in the direction Futo was bolting, then back to Miko.> "...Sorry."
> "Please give her my apologies when she does. Though I suppose she probably believes me now, if she didn't before. Did you happen to overhear any of that?"
> "Ah, well, thank you."> Nod.> "By the way, Miss Hijiri wishes to discuss that statement with you."
> Nod.> "She did not offer any sort of time table, so presumably any time that works for you."
> "Understood. Do you wish for me to be present for this, or should I move on to other things? Or does it not matter?"
> "Understood. I hope it goes well for everyone involved."
> "Ah, yes. Miss Soga, your future self wanted to let you know that, in a general sense, 'things will work out'. She did not offer specifics or request privacy, only that message."
> "Well, at least you can take comfort in the knowledge that they will."
> "Any time. In that case, unless Miss Kaku is around, I shall impose upon you no longer."
> Allow ourselves a slight grin.> "I see. Well, the next time you see her, please tell her to try the baklava. I imagine that will not make sense for a very long time, but if she remembers it when it becomes relevant, she will not be disappointed."
> "I believe it is, yes. It is even entirely possible it has not been invented yet. But she recommended it to me, and it was delicious, so it is the least I can do to return the favor."
> Can we tell which way is out?