[Under other circumstances, Kotone might squawk back at her, pretending they're having a full conversation. As it is, sometimes she's pretty sure she actually can understand Phoenix's intent, but this time, she's almost afraid to hope. This is the route back to the house, isn't it? Could Scott be...?
No, she can't even finish that thought, just picking up the pace. If she gets her hopes up that Scott is back, and it turns out not to be true, it would be so much harder to move on. It's been a week, hasn't it? So if he's going to come back, it would be now, but... if he's not there, that means he's gone for good.
She skids to a stop in front of the door and doesn't even pause to catch her breath, shoving the door open to let Phoenix through.]
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No, she can't even finish that thought, just picking up the pace. If she gets her hopes up that Scott is back, and it turns out not to be true, it would be so much harder to move on. It's been a week, hasn't it? So if he's going to come back, it would be now, but... if he's not there, that means he's gone for good.
She skids to a stop in front of the door and doesn't even pause to catch her breath, shoving the door open to let Phoenix through.]