[Makoto had joined Ryouma on his adventure to the lighthouse out of concern. As much as he sometimes wished he didn't volunteer for missions like this, it would be worse for him to ignore it. So with the help of Ryouma they quickly made a makeshift raft to use to get to the lighthouse.
By the time they made it to their intended location, Makoto was soaked and tired. He had let Ryouma lead, trailing behind like a waterlogged puppy. Trying to shake some of the water off, he stopped when his companion paused in the doorway. Before he could ask, he heard Ryouma's words. ...Did he?]
A faded Memory (I AM HERE! FINALLY! (Makoto is a Paleblood)
By the time they made it to their intended location, Makoto was soaked and tired. He had let Ryouma lead, trailing behind like a waterlogged puppy. Trying to shake some of the water off, he stopped when his companion paused in the doorway. Before he could ask, he heard Ryouma's words. ...Did he?]
...That's one way to say it.
[That was terrible joke.]