[... The nickname throws her and it's obvious very briefly, in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it expression.
Despite her cover being good at emotions... she herself is not.
After that hesitation, she clears her throat.]
I... that is to say, I told you that I would tell you something, last night. This... [Her faking everything, her cover] ...is what I was intending on telling you.
Though naturally you may decide the truth of that yourself.
Ah - yeah, no kidding! I mean, wow, what a way to find out today, in front of god and everyone. [ sniff. ] I kind of figured you weren't exactly what you seemed?
On the Black Lizard planet, it is customary to keep your identity hidden for a--
[...A huff. The lies just don't stop, do they, Ange!!
She shakes her head.]
Rather. No. It was just another cover for another job. There are things I have to get back to, and this seemed like what needed to be done to ensure the greatest chance of survival.
Making yourself cute and stuttery is a good way to either be really endearing, or be picked off immediately.
[ she says, sipping her coffee. ] I mean, you got me. I expected there to be something more to you, but uh - not to this extent, you know? A cutie with the ability to fuck shit up.
You probably don't care, but I'm not mad or anything.
That is true. [Lup's right, after all, and it was a risk she considered.] If that happened, my only intention was to not go down without a fight, and to make use of the element of surprise.
[Regardless, though...
She totally!! Does not care!!
(She cares more than she ever wants to admit to.)]
But I... see. [... she should totally not ask but it slips out of her anyway:] Why not?
Because I respect the dedication to the act, I guess. [ she tilts her head a little. ] You do what you have to. Kind of hard not to respect that.
Though uh, maybe I am a little mad that I looked like such an idiot for wanting to look after you, huh? You could blow me out of the water, nerfed as I am.
Ange is quiet for a moment at that, because uh, yeah, that's fair.]
It may not be worth much, but... I do not think you looked like an idiot.
The person you were looking after was someone who required care and assistance. Your actions were genuine. [and heart-achingly kind.] Mine... do not change that fact.
Eh. You'd think someone with a high Intelligence stat would be able to see through it - well. Actually. I guess that'd be Wisdom, huh? Insight checks aren't my forté.
[ lup, shut the fuck up ]
But thanks. The fact that you're here talking to me about it means something, I suppose.
I do not intend on treating you any differently than I have. [sans like. Now as real Ange.] We are still Wolves, as you've said, and you are both competent and well-connected.
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Lup is special because she is the only person Ange is actually seeking out.
Wherever she may be!]
... Would you be willing to speak with me for a moment?
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Sure thing, cutiepie. [ yes, the nickname is staying. ] What's up?
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Despite her cover being good at emotions... she herself is not.
After that hesitation, she clears her throat.]
I... that is to say, I told you that I would tell you something, last night. This... [Her faking everything, her cover] ...is what I was intending on telling you.
Though naturally you may decide the truth of that yourself.
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Ah - yeah, no kidding! I mean, wow, what a way to find out today, in front of god and everyone. [ sniff. ] I kind of figured you weren't exactly what you seemed?
I mean. You killed Sumire. So!
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That is--
[She bites her tongue. Looks a bit frustrated. Tries again.]
Yes, the nova kill. There is no point to hiding it now, so naturally you are correct.
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I'm not going to tell anybody, don't worry. [ she turns around to lean against the counter. ] Have you been having a good time stringing us all along?
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[...A huff. The lies just don't stop, do they, Ange!!
She shakes her head.]
Rather. No. It was just another cover for another job. There are things I have to get back to, and this seemed like what needed to be done to ensure the greatest chance of survival.
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[ she says, sipping her coffee. ] I mean, you got me. I expected there to be something more to you, but uh - not to this extent, you know? A cutie with the ability to fuck shit up.
You probably don't care, but I'm not mad or anything.
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[Regardless, though...
She totally!! Does not care!!
(She cares more than she ever wants to admit to.)]
But I... see. [... she should totally not ask but it slips out of her anyway:] Why not?
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Because I respect the dedication to the act, I guess. [ she tilts her head a little. ] You do what you have to. Kind of hard not to respect that.
Though uh, maybe I am a little mad that I looked like such an idiot for wanting to look after you, huh? You could blow me out of the water, nerfed as I am.
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Ange is quiet for a moment at that, because uh, yeah, that's fair.]
It may not be worth much, but... I do not think you looked like an idiot.
The person you were looking after was someone who required care and assistance. Your actions were genuine. [and heart-achingly kind.] Mine... do not change that fact.
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[ lup, shut the fuck up ]
But thanks. The fact that you're here talking to me about it means something, I suppose.
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... For some reason, I felt as though you deserved to know.
[She...really does not have any idea why because emotions are hard. She was only ever really going through the motions of understanding before.]
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I appreciate it. Are we like, friends? I mean, we're both still Wolves.
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I do not intend on treating you any differently than I have. [sans like. Now as real Ange.] We are still Wolves, as you've said, and you are both competent and well-connected.
If I find anything of use out, I will inform you.
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Yeah, okay. You can also just come hang out with me and I can cook for you, that's uh, that's chill too. However you wanna play this, cutiepie.
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She hesitates for a moment in response to that.]
I don't... understand. I lied to you, to your face, from the moment we met. This sort of kindness is... it is undeserved.
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You like me, obviously, and I like you, so I'm not against giving it another shot. I'd like to get the real you, before we go back home.
... I'm dead, so like. I'd like to enjoy the time I have here.
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If this is all Lup has, then...]
... I am a liar.
[Obviously, but like. All the time.]
But... I would also like to try.
[Since she's being given this chance, and since she does truly like Lup--it is just...]
Though I am not entirely certain where to begin.