[Menzies doesn't know where to go either, so for now she continues down the main road, mostly training her torch on the path ahead but regularly turning to sweep the buildings on either side. she keeps the light carefully off of Riku now, though. like him, she's happy to make small talk while she watches and listens for any movement around them]

[she smirks] You 'aven't missed too much. [but she raises an eyebrow when he answers her question. she has a feeling "fair" is one of Riku's more positive answers, but considering how things were when she last spoke to him, she can't help being curious] Yeah? What's been going on?

[his question in return, however, elicits a chuckle] Oh, I've been enjoying this place's version of 'ospitality, mostly. [her smile is wry. considering how much to explain, she decides to start by asking:] Did you find yourself, ah, stuck together with someone recently?