Question

between here and jamaica
i see my friend nina on the stairs to the gym. i am starting my descent, while she ends her walk up to the locker room.
\hey, maya,\ she says. \did you sign up for volleyball camp?\
what does \descent\ mean in this passage?
a time to practice
a place to meet
a movement down
a friendly talk

Explanation:

The word "descent" is used in the context of stairs. The narrator is starting their descent while Nina is ending her walk up. The key context clue is the contrast with "walk up". So, "descent" should mean a movement down.

Answer:

a movement down