A Simple Contract

Evan doesn't need to finish, as Hotaru leans over and hugs him. "I know how you feel, Evan. I've been there before." Should he let her hug him, she'd lean her head on him as they walk. "You're well built."

To Sandy Oaks

Hotaru considers mentioning that her father told her that before he died by her hand, but she holds her tongue.

"I'm curious, Zither: apart from going to see the Tower, have you ever wanted to leave?" Hotaru says, glancing at the spire-top that comes into view. "Sandy Oaks."