Hokuto half-fell into the knight's lap when they collided; giggling, she managed to sit up and let go. "We were worried. People just disappear with no warning here, so when we didn't know what had happened to you..." she smiled a little and shrugged, helplessly.

"I have your sword," she remembered to add. "We moved it for safekeeping." Just in case Momo hadn't gotten around to telling her yet.

It was really good to see Signum--and nice that she had hugged her back, if only for half a second. Yes, the woman was standoffish and not inclined to touching people, probably by choice. But if it was simply habit, they'd made it clear enough that cheerful affection was welcome.