A reunion?

The balance of the fight seemed to weigh equally in their favors, only shifting in a split second as Seiko overpowered their brother. It happened quickly, and though they leaned over to attempt to pin him to the ground, Keito submitted before it went any further. The recognition of his defeat was enough for Seiko and they took a few steps backward.

They were panting softly, trying to catch their breath before they spot. "No worry. You'll catch up soon enough," they said, genuinely believing that. The faintest hint of a smile touched their lips, proof that they meant it, though the expression quickly softened into nothingness. Seiko wasn't the type to say nice things just to make others feel better - they saw the same potential in Keito as they did in all their siblings. It was just a matter of whether or not that potential was nurtured.

"Your time away," they started, their gaze a little more scrutinizing now, "How was it?" Seiko had never gone far from home and they couldn't help but wonder in what ways Keito had grown. Even if their fighting skills had stagnated, they wouldn't be surprised if he excelled far past Seiko in other ways now.