[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.]
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.
[...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.
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.
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.]
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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... Oh. Huh. [a beat.] Well, that's embarrassing.
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. . .
[what if. they just. don't say anything at all.]
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anyway there's a pause, and then:] If it makes you feel better, I'm also embarrassed.
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[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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[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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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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[you are a child.]
... Nothing changes. You don't have to go, I'm going to behave myself.
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...as I've said, you may forget you ever saw that.
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...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 hears what they say, but all she can manage is:] I'm sorry.
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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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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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[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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I actually did want to ask a favor.
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What is it?
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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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[the vibe is stupid but they are just letting this go. ]
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[...] Can you just do the portal thing, or do you actually like walking?
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