The silence was uncomfortable. Kisa was uncomfortable. But saying anything would be even more uncomfortable, so she refrained, aside from a few occasional side-eyed glances at her taller companion.

She really couldn't fathom what this might be about. Aside from Chloe's standoffishness, even Kisa had to admit that she was an excellent student of the art. Maybe this had to do with some competition? But that wouldn't account for meeting in the main hall, or the general air of weirdness about the whole thing.

Another side-eyed glance, and she finally chose to spoke up once they'd reached their destination--which was bizarrely empty. "... Do you have any idea what this might be about, Abendroth-san?"