[ Her singular big steppy just barely keeps up with his normal stride, meaning he could probably outpace her if he really tried to... but eh, he doesn't feel like doing that. ]

As if you need a reason to hate someone so twisted. Listen up, all authors are—without exception—awful to be around. Avoid at all costs.

[ And does Nagiko fall outside of this by virtue of being retired? Who knows. Either way, poor Murasaki Shikibu, having the misfortune to fall into that category. ]

Hah, and what, does that make me easy prey, then?