"I try," he said wryly. "Gotta beat you in something, at least." Rictor gave in to the hug in the same way he would for a male comrade: a brief burst of pressure, a clap to the shoulder, and then immediately releasing her. Aspel was almost as tall as he was, just a couple inches shy of his height – where he would sweep Seloria off her feet, his older sister merited different treatment. They started walking at the same time then, sidling towards the restaurant in equal stride.