AUDIENCE FOR: Lup

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mostly void, partially stars.

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[evocationary]

[WHO THE FUCK IS THE GIRL i have a suspicion and i'm gonna piss if i'm right]

... Oh. Huh. [a beat.] Well, that's embarrassing.

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[well. it's a little difficult to tell, but. you know. lup might vaguely recognize her which i'm only giving you because you already guessed in your dm.]

. . .

[what if. they just. don't say anything at all.]

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[i'm going to sue ty for everything she's worth i can't stand this

anyway there's a pause, and then:] If it makes you feel better, I'm also embarrassed.

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...let's just forget this ever happened, shall we?

[and they're going to get up to start collecting dishes to take them away and fucking leave.]

My apologies, Miss Lup. That was rather...uncouth of me.

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No, wait, hold on.

[she says, also standing. she's definitely like, making a face at herself here.]

I don't know who you are. So it's okay. I just - know you're not who I thought, which is. A good thing, actually? So don't worry about it.

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[ah....]

Sure. Yes. That's a good thing, but for all intents and purposes I am precisely who you thought I was. It's much easier that way.

[they pause though.]

...likewise, don't worry about it. Nothing changes.

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Okay, well, hey, let's. Not go that far.

[you are a child.]

... Nothing changes. You don't have to go, I'm going to behave myself.

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No, I believe you. Of course you are. [they still aren't looking at her, busying themselves with dishes, still trying to keep their back to her. their posture is a little rigid. professional. but they aren't booking it yet, so.]

...as I've said, you may forget you ever saw that.

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I will. [a pause... her ears flick back against her skull, angled down. she doesn't say anything else for a moment.]

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[...what is there to say? they're not sure. they're not who she was expecting, and that's fine. they have to continue playing their part and doing their job, but...it's almost kind of cruel, in a way?

...whatever. a job is a job, and as the head of customer complaints it's their job to attend to guests.]

...I'm unsure of how to stop the dust, but rest assure it likely will be over in a week's time.

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[she opens her mouth - and then closes it.

she hears what they say, but all she can manage is:] I'm sorry.

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Please don't. [the tone, almost, skews a little younger but it's one of those things that you hear and miss if you aren't paying attention.]

It's alright. There's nothing to be done. It is the whims of the hotel, and as staff all we can do is continue to do our best for the comfort of our guests.

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[uwehhHHHHH. her mouth twists.]

Okay. [it's not, and her heart hurts, and she's not really sure why? that's the worst part.] Hey. Tell the Nightman to punish me and not you, if you get in trouble at all.

[a beat.] Are you fine if I keep calling for you?

[because they do make her feel better, regardless.]

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There isn't anything to be punished for, Miss Lup. So long as we continue to do our job to the best of our ability, that's all that is required of us. Anything else you have seen or heard is simply an oversight.

[so. lup should not disclose any of this to anyone.

but there's a sigh and they finally look over their shoulder to face her.]

...of course I'm fine with that. Anything you could want or could need, you just have to ask. I'll do my best.

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... Mmhm. [she knows how to keep a secret, here.]

I actually did want to ask a favor.

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[without missing a beat.]

What is it?

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Jason said he asked one of you to prove that our hostages are real, and you did. Can I do the same thing?

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...it may be out of my hands, but I suppose that can be arranged. [i.e. i will check when everyone else wakes tf up.] What is it that you require?

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... I don't know. [she says, quietly.] Just proof that he exists, I guess.

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...I'll see what I can do.

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[she nods a little, and then sighs.]

Yeesh. The whole vibe is stupid. Okay, um, new plan. New plan - can you go to the places outside here? Like the school.

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Yes. We've always been able to go through the revolving door if that's what a guest would like.

[the vibe is stupid but they are just letting this go. ]

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Okay, then come explore the school with me.

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...as you'd like. [...] Admittedly, I've been quite curious myself. Shall we?

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Sure. Let's go.

[...] Can you just do the portal thing, or do you actually like walking?