AUDIENCE FOR: Lup

[guestservices]

mostly void, partially stars.

❤

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[evocationary]

But you came to see me in person? I'm flattered.

[guestservices]

You left a tip, so it seemed impolite to ignore it.

[evocationary]

Ahhh, that's the secret, huh. [she says, amused.] You didn't even wear it!

[guestservices]

It's too nice for me to wear.

[they do not give any tells that this is actually why they came down to meet with her.]

[evocationary]

[it's probably because she accused them of eating rocks]

Whaaat. It is not. I'll just make you another one if you mess it up.

[guestservices]

[yes.]

That's not necessary either. But I appreciate the thought, I think. [...] I'll keep it even if I can't wear it. Don't worry about it.

[evocationary]

You can't put it on top of the hat?

[a beat.] Guess I didn't think about that. Maybe I'll make you a bracelet next.

[guestservices]

[they consider this.]

Did people bring you a lot of gifts at the station?

[evocationary]

Not really, no. But we didn't have a tip box, and we also didn't harass our prisoners to bring presents, Aquila.

[this is mostly teasing - she says it to the air, like they're listening.]

[guestservices]

[they may be, who can say. they still seem to mull on that, picking at one of their gloves.]

I'm not really used to getting presents, and I don't expect them. So getting them is still new.

[evocationary]

[throws the sticky hand back

no, but she pulls herself back up, peering at them.]

Do you like it, or does it make you feel uncomfortable?

[guestservices]

I wouldn't say uncomfortable is the right word.

[they do not elaborate on that though.]

If it's what a guest wants to do, then that's fine. I won't tell them no.

[evocationary]

What is the right word, then? [she is nosy. curious.]

[guestservices]

I'd rather not discuss that, if that's okay with you.

[the tone isn't, like, a harsh shutdown or anything. it's more matter of fact and just asking.]

[evocationary]

... Sure, okay.

[she's still curious, but she'll respect it.]

If you want to do the text thing with me that's also fine, you don't have to come see me.

[guestservices]

No it's okay. [hm. um. god.]

I don't mind. I should get more used to it anyway, and you aren't difficult to talk to.

[evocationary]

[a little laugh.]

Thanks. I think. How about this - my next tip for you can be running interference. If you don't want to talk to someone like, during trial or something, you just call me over and I'll shush them.

[guestservices]

[there's another moment of thought because, like, actually? yeah! that kind of does not sound terrible!]

...the thought is appreciated, but you and I both have responsibilities we might not be prepared for. But that's tempting.

[evocationary]

Just keep it in mind! Like maybe if someone comes up to you and asks you who did the murder, I can just be like no! No answer.

[guestservices]

A generous offer. [lup...] If a trial really does happen again, at least the others will be there, too. That should help enough. I don't want you occupied with me while other things are going on.

[evocationary]

[she grins a little. it's mostly joking around - it feels better to do than feeling sorry for herself.]

It's going to. You don't think it will?

[guestservices]

Is it bad if I say that I do think it will? To at least be realistic.

[they just weren't going to say it hoping to keep the conversation light and not make it worse.]

[evocationary]

Nah, it's like you said, it's realistic. But we don't have to worry about it until Thursday.

Hopefully what I picked won't be a total failure.

[guestservices]

Even if it is, Lup, there are other chances. [still sounds insensitive, but okay.] It's a big undertaking.

[evocationary]

I know, I know. [she sounds like it bothers her less - and she's not coughing up flowers, at least.]

Cloud and Gemini both told me that I can't go off burning myself out, so I'm doing my best. We're only in the first week, you know? I can't be a sadsack, I won't make it.

It'll be okay.