@GigiMurin______ "Ehehe~!"
She turned back towards her school and gestured, the massive skulls and candles that made up the exterior now looming over them.
"Welcome to Death Weapon Meister Academy! DWMA for short. It's a weekend so I don't think anyone's here but... let's sneak in!"
@GigiMurin______ "I don't remember saying anything about rules~! Don't be a sore loser when you didn't even lose!"
Maka giggled as well, walking over and offering a hand to pull Gigi to his feet.
@GigiMurin______ Maka was doubled over, with her hands on her knees, also panting for breath.
"Hah... Hah... That was a good run..! I'll get you next time, though!"
Sweat dripped down her face, and her shirt was beginning to cling to her body. Still, she flashed him a big, goofy smile.
@GigiMurin______ Maka was also putting everything she had into this final push. The summit had come into view.
"rrraaaaaAAAAAHHH!"
She lept as high and as far as her legs would carry her, crossing the final step... in lockstep with Gigi.
Maka skidded to a halt, doubled over and panting.
@GigiMurin______ She gritted her teeth.
"Alright, no more playing nice..!"
She leaned down, pushing harder to extract just a little bit extra speed. Just enough to reach out and... Grab Gigi's tail, tugging back to throw the gremlin backwards and launch herself forwards!
@GigiMurin______ "Are you... Eek-!"
She squeaks in surprise seeing him galloping up.
"That's how it is, huh? Fine!"
Maka plants her foot hard then leaps up and forward. She began skipping steps three or four at a time, boosting her speed significantly.
"I'm not gonna lose that easily!"
@GigiMurin______ Maka turned and looked at him like he'd said something strange.
"Well, duh. I mean... You get used to it! And it's a nice warm up to get the blood pumping in the morning! C'mon, race you to the top!"
She takes off, skipping up the steps as though they weren't even there.
@GigiMurin______ "This is it! The DWMA. C'mon. The steps get more intimidating the longer you stare at them."
She begins skipping up the steps, light as a feather.
"I'm a student here, as you could guess..."
@GigiMurin______ "Huh. I assumed every one knew about the DWMA. Well, never mind."
Maka leads the stranger through the streets, occasionally pausing to point out a landmark or two. Eventually they reach the foot of a truly ridiculously large stair case, leading up to a skull shaped building.