He grumbled at her comments from ahead of him but kept up as they both climbed the stairs. If this was the state of things, he knew he needed to start running more. Still, he felt like he was at a natural disadvantage. Coming up to them he slumped against the wall and grimaced. "You're a damn cheater Marney," he accused, still grinning though. "Besides, it makes sense that you would beat me up here because even with Eddie I've still got like twenty pounds on you," he shoved her playfully, careful because Eddie was still on her shoulders.
He shook his head and knocked on the door. "Tate, Mich!" he called. "I brought entertainment!"