Jen was out for a long run. She had energy to burn, and running along the beach was just a drop in the bucket. She ran up the back steps, swiped her credentials in the right places and began to cool down. She had barely broken a sweat, and still, she took the time to stretch and tune down muscles that didn't really need it.
A few minutes later, she was glad she'd taken the time. She watched Hisako crossing hurriedly to a pair of guests. "Who're your friends?" she called out.