[She feels a little awkward all of a sudden. Claudia straightens her shoulders and glances down at the paperwork again.]
It would benefit me, as well, in such a scenario.
[She doesn't owe Tsurugi anything, of course. Still, she imagines how his misfortunes would cause distress to Diva, who would also have her contract displaced if such a thing were to happen. And maybe she has to admit, by now, that the two really are friends.]
[ Tsurugi clearly still seems skeptical. It sounds like kindness, even if she hides it behind the guise of business, and kindness is one of those things that he's always struggled to grasp. He's felt it before, but never really understood it.
After a moment, he forces a smile. ]
You do already keep the businesses from falling apart. What made you want a second job, anyway?
[ If her home was anything to go by, she clearly didn't need it. ]
[She enjoys immortality, now more than ever, but the ennui can be dangerous. Tedium suddenly something completely life-altering. Claudia stands, looking at him with a dark, unblinking gaze.]
I'm sure you can guess the sort of things I might get up to when I run out of things to keep me occupied, and I am trying my best to keep a clean reputation.
[ Tsurugi sips at his coffee. If he's bothered by her gaze, he doesn't show it. He's been around creatures like her and worse all his life.
There's no humor to her statement, but he laughs anyway, shaking his head. ]
You're definitely the type of vampire I'd kill without question!
[ 'Trying' to keep a clean reputation didn't mean keeping one, after all. If Claudia hadn't been Diva's good friend, he probably would have stalked her to be sure she was behaving. As it was, he didn't want to explain to Diva why he'd killed someone she cared about, so for now, they were at a stand still. ]
[She doesn't move as he laughs. There are a number of things she can think of to say, from goading to dismissive. Still, she doesn't underestimate him. Claudia's too cautious to underestimate even a fool like Tsurugi. Attitudes can be deceiving, and she can't imagine he'd be so brazen without being able to back it up.]
I don't doubt it.
[Claudia smiles back at him, as if they're sharing some sort of obvious joke.]
[ She's right to not underestimate him. His entire nature is a lie. There were glimmers of it that were true, but all in all, he pretended to be as dumb and as degenerate as he was to do two things: keep people away from him and to keep their guards down. ]
A chance~? [ He sips his coffee, the warm expression never leaving his face. ]
I hope that's not the case! Diva-chan would be quite upset if I killed one of her friends.
[ Besides, Claudia would come back. It'd be a hassle, but even so, he wasn't entirely opposed. If it came down to protecting someone, he'd do it without hesitation. ]
[Having died already, Claudia most certainly doesn't wish to experience it again. The idea that she would have no control over where, when or how she ended up makes her feel uneasy.]
Well, as thrilling a conversation as this is, I think I'll be turning in for the morning. You'll hear from me when I have everything recorded, and we can set up a general schedule for the paperwork drop off.
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[She feels a little awkward all of a sudden. Claudia straightens her shoulders and glances down at the paperwork again.]
It would benefit me, as well, in such a scenario.
[She doesn't owe Tsurugi anything, of course. Still, she imagines how his misfortunes would cause distress to Diva, who would also have her contract displaced if such a thing were to happen. And maybe she has to admit, by now, that the two really are friends.]
It isn't kindness, it's business.
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[ Tsurugi clearly still seems skeptical. It sounds like kindness, even if she hides it behind the guise of business, and kindness is one of those things that he's always struggled to grasp. He's felt it before, but never really understood it.
After a moment, he forces a smile. ]
You do already keep the businesses from falling apart. What made you want a second job, anyway?
[ If her home was anything to go by, she clearly didn't need it. ]
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[She enjoys immortality, now more than ever, but the ennui can be dangerous. Tedium suddenly something completely life-altering. Claudia stands, looking at him with a dark, unblinking gaze.]
I'm sure you can guess the sort of things I might get up to when I run out of things to keep me occupied, and I am trying my best to keep a clean reputation.
[Maybe learn from past mistakes.]
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There's no humor to her statement, but he laughs anyway, shaking his head. ]
You're definitely the type of vampire I'd kill without question!
[ 'Trying' to keep a clean reputation didn't mean keeping one, after all. If Claudia hadn't been Diva's good friend, he probably would have stalked her to be sure she was behaving. As it was, he didn't want to explain to Diva why he'd killed someone she cared about, so for now, they were at a stand still. ]
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I don't doubt it.
[Claudia smiles back at him, as if they're sharing some sort of obvious joke.]
Maybe you'll get a chance sometime.
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A chance~? [ He sips his coffee, the warm expression never leaving his face. ]
I hope that's not the case! Diva-chan would be quite upset if I killed one of her friends.
[ Besides, Claudia would come back. It'd be a hassle, but even so, he wasn't entirely opposed. If it came down to protecting someone, he'd do it without hesitation. ]
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[Having died already, Claudia most certainly doesn't wish to experience it again. The idea that she would have no control over where, when or how she ended up makes her feel uneasy.]
Well, as thrilling a conversation as this is, I think I'll be turning in for the morning. You'll hear from me when I have everything recorded, and we can set up a general schedule for the paperwork drop off.
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[ He doesn't bother to say anything else -- no actual goodbye -- until he gets to the front door long enough to turn around and wink. ]
Don't have too dirty dreams about me.