Disclaimer: All characters in Ghost Hunt are the creation of the Goddess Ono Fuyumi-sama.
"Taniyama-san," Lin called up to Mai.
"Ah, Lin-san!" Mai called, peering down from the loft's overhang. "I'm so glad you're here."
Lin looked at Mai, tilting his head to the side.
"Naru told me to set up the camera in the loft, but the ladder fell and broke," Mai told him, looking over to the broken ladder.
Lin followed Mai's eyes. After frowning, he reached his hands up towards Mai, gesturing for her to jump down.
"Are you sure, Lin-san?" Mai asked.
He nodded. Mai was pretty sure that one meant, "Trust me."
"Okay," Mai said, swinging her legs around to perch on the ledge.
She was nervous at first, but when she made eye contact with Lin, Mai felt her nerves ease.
"Alright, I'm coming down now," she announced, pushing off from the edge.
Lin easily caught her, holding her in his arms.
"Thank you, Lin-san," Mai smiled.
He nodded to her in response, returning her smile.
Mai would bet anything that this nod meant, "That's what I'm here for."
"You're very helpful, Lin-san," Mai concurred.
Lin let out a small laugh, giving Mai a lopsided smile. Mai wasn't sure what that meant.
"Hmm," Mai hummed in thought, "I don't know what that one means, Lin-san. I might need clarification."
"I'm sure you could say it better than me," Lin remarked, setting Mai down.
Mai blushed slightly. "I really have no idea."
Lin contemplated. "Maybe you need more practice," he finally replied. "Anyway, Naru's waiting for you in the base."
Mai looked down, feeling slightly dejected. After a moment, Mai felt Lin rest a hand on top of her head. She looked up at him.
"Someday," he reassured, ruffling her hair.
"Hey!" Mai protested, smoothing her hair back down.
Lin gave her a small smile before turning to walk back to base. Mai slowly followed after him.