[Her smile is warm as she hands the book over, clearly pleased that he didn't put up much of a fight.]
I appreciate it.
Just... take your time, okay? If you can't understand the importance of the Blue Bird, then... well, I don't think you'll really understand what else I might have to explain to you. About me, or about what I might know.
Tell me what you think the children learned, Mammon, and why it's important. Until then... I can't tell you what my plaque means.
[A sigh. Is he becoming soft? He's probably gotten soft. Ergh. But then again, when she puts it like that, it almost sounds like an assignment. Or a challenge. He can't exactly say no to that, and he is curious...]
Sure. Fine. I'll let ya know. [Hmmmph. He looks over the book briefly before putting it under an arm.] You sure are a lady of mysteries, huh, Luna?
[Her hand curls back up at her collarbone again, smile growing more wistful and nostalgic.]
I think everyone is entitled to keep something close to their heart. Sometimes it just... takes some difficult choices to find out who will really understand.
No, it ain't a bad thing. I guess it just means that you aren't exactly an open book.
[Haha, book pun.]
Haha...I think I get that, though. [Keeping things close to the chest, he means. He practically has his heart on his sleeve, but there's some things that even he won't just tell anyone.] And besides, why waste time on someone who doesn't want to actually get to know ya?
I wouldn't consider it a waste of time, really. But... I've never had many, um, friends. Or acquaintances. So I suppose it's not my place to talk. [Her fingers fiddle with fabric of her skirt and one of the many, many tulle flowers sewn onto the outer ruffles.]
Still... I'm sure I look suspicious now. Not everyone is going to approach this kindly. Maybe that's paranoid of me.
[Honestly, "guilt" is a totally different ballpark for demons like him. Demons help create the pleasures, the torments, the temptations, and humans fall for it. Humans can absolutely do stuff on their own, but in the end, they're just trapped by their own vices.]
Look, as long as you don't, like, act super shady, I think people won't care. There's actual terrorists here, for cryin' out loud. Unless you want to draw attention...
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I appreciate it.
Just... take your time, okay? If you can't understand the importance of the Blue Bird, then... well, I don't think you'll really understand what else I might have to explain to you. About me, or about what I might know.
Tell me what you think the children learned, Mammon, and why it's important. Until then... I can't tell you what my plaque means.
I'm sorry.
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Sure. Fine. I'll let ya know. [Hmmmph. He looks over the book briefly before putting it under an arm.] You sure are a lady of mysteries, huh, Luna?
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[Her hand curls back up at her collarbone again, smile growing more wistful and nostalgic.]
I think everyone is entitled to keep something close to their heart. Sometimes it just... takes some difficult choices to find out who will really understand.
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[Haha, book pun.]
Haha...I think I get that, though. [Keeping things close to the chest, he means. He practically has his heart on his sleeve, but there's some things that even he won't just tell anyone.] And besides, why waste time on someone who doesn't want to actually get to know ya?
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Still... I'm sure I look suspicious now. Not everyone is going to approach this kindly. Maybe that's paranoid of me.
I just... I want to be careful, I guess.
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[Poor Zenitsu.]
But anyways, trust me, like, "guilty party" ain't a big deal. I don't really think they'll be goin' after you for something like that.
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You... really think that's true?
[There's a delicacy to the question, a waver in her voice.]
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[Honestly, "guilt" is a totally different ballpark for demons like him. Demons help create the pleasures, the torments, the temptations, and humans fall for it. Humans can absolutely do stuff on their own, but in the end, they're just trapped by their own vices.]
Look, as long as you don't, like, act super shady, I think people won't care. There's actual terrorists here, for cryin' out loud. Unless you want to draw attention...
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I want to think that's the case, of course. I really, really do. I always want to think the best of humanity. But in this case, I...
[She considers finishing her thought, only for her mouth to close in a thin line, shaking her head.]
I'm sorry.
When you think you have an answer, would you come talk to me again?
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[What a strange lady. Mammon raises his shoulders in a large shrug.]
If we are really stickin' around for this stupid dinner party...yeah. I'll come talk to you later. For this...Blue Bird play of yours.
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Thank you, Mammon.
I hope we see each other soon. I'll be waiting, okay?
Goodbye.
[With one last short nod of her head, she makes for the doorway, her steps a little lighter than they had been on arrival.]