: How should you format short speech by consecutive speakers? I understand that you should have a new paragraph for a new speaker however what should the indentation be with subsequent speakers

I understand that you should have a new paragraph for a new speaker however what should the indentation be with subsequent speakers like this?
I have this case in my writing, each is currently indented but as they're all indented (rather than alternating) I'm not sure it's clear enough.

"Come on," Aki said, striding off into the dim light, "It's not far, a few minutesâ€™ walk.".
Remy caught up quickly and fell in step beside him, "You've been there before?" he asked.
"Okaasan snuck me in a few times..."

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@Debbie451

The way you have it is fine. It's clear that each paragraph is a different speaker, even if the dialogue doesn't begin the paragraph.

You may also want to browse other questions here under the dialogue tag.

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