[ there's a quality to Maomao that is reminiscent of clear water - accepting, untainted, and unaffected by anything thrown her way. but where some people throw larger and larger stones, it makes Ludger a little wary. "surely this will be the point where everything spills over." so he drums his fingers against the counter, and offers: ]
I might ask them why they went ahead to the harbor. Or I might have asked them to stay with me, so they couldn't go.
[ a kernel of regret shared, and thus, the sting lessened. ]
[ when you just accept things as they are and do you best to avoid what is troublesome, you can appear to be clear.
however, she is someone who sees these little stones and start picking them up herself to add. examining them to see if they come from something bigger.
especially if she likes spending time with the person. but she won't make anything assumptions on how they feel about her or if she's even allowed to look further.
might have asked them to stay with me... huh? she thinks about julius mentioning testing someone's resolve and how she put together he was probably going to...
she isn't sure if she has any right to tread further. she is here to lighten what he's willing to offer. she'll take that kernel for now to turn over in her mind as she thinks about his question. ]
I am...unsure. While I wouldn't have been kidnapped again if I were quicker, I did learn of the bigger plot this way.
[ Pondering on how to explain this as concise as she can ]
There were these cases that didn't seem like they were connected, but actually were. Following the pieces eventually lead me to the culprit, but she faked her own death to escape.
Behind her was a plot to ruin the country and overthrow the emperor.
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she isn't sure if she want's to trace that thought further. instead, she'll focus on the other part of it... ]
If you had the chance, would you change anything? Would you say something more to them?
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I might ask them why they went ahead to the harbor. Or I might have asked them to stay with me, so they couldn't go.
[ a kernel of regret shared, and thus, the sting lessened. ]
You?
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however, she is someone who sees these little stones and start picking them up herself to add. examining them to see if they come from something bigger.
especially if she likes spending time with the person. but she won't make anything assumptions on how they feel about her or if she's even allowed to look further.
might have asked them to stay with me... huh? she thinks about julius mentioning testing someone's resolve and how she put together he was probably going to...
she isn't sure if she has any right to tread further. she is here to lighten what he's willing to offer. she'll take that kernel for now to turn over in her mind as she thinks about his question. ]
I am...unsure. While I wouldn't have been kidnapped again if I were quicker, I did learn of the bigger plot this way.
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[ Ludger looks over with an odd expression - bewildered amusement and concern mixed together. but the air does lighten. was that also intended? ]
Maomao, did you find a massive conspiracy?
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[ Pondering on how to explain this as concise as she can ]
There were these cases that didn't seem like they were connected, but actually were. Following the pieces eventually lead me to the culprit, but she faked her own death to escape.
Behind her was a plot to ruin the country and overthrow the emperor.
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[ catchy ]
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It's nothing quite like that. I merely share my knowledge and let them fill in the gaps.
I have also got myself taken by those involved.