[There's a pause, as Sayaka processes that. A little less disbelieving but more...confused, than anything. It's less confusing than the answers he'd given prior, that feel like things she doesn't understand.
Even so, she doesn't lose that wariness. But a brow quirks, and she seems less tense when she speaks up next.]
...You find this side preferable. [okay, no, she. she still sounds a little incredulous. but it at least gets a laugh out of her?] Well, I appreciate the honesty, Lord Hubert. I can't say I like having to pretend to be perfect all the time, but when you're in a position like mine, you have to play to those detestable nobles, you know? Awful as they are, they are the ones who control this world.
[...]
Thanks. For helping me, and...being honest.
[It's a bit of a stilted thanks--really, she wants to continue this conversation because he's raised more than a few points she could pick his brain on, but she is so grimy right now. Last thing they need is company seeing this??]
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Even so, she doesn't lose that wariness. But a brow quirks, and she seems less tense when she speaks up next.]
...You find this side preferable. [okay, no, she. she still sounds a little incredulous. but it at least gets a laugh out of her?] Well, I appreciate the honesty, Lord Hubert. I can't say I like having to pretend to be perfect all the time, but when you're in a position like mine, you have to play to those detestable nobles, you know? Awful as they are, they are the ones who control this world.
[...]
Thanks. For helping me, and...being honest.
[It's a bit of a stilted thanks--really, she wants to continue this conversation because he's raised more than a few points she could pick his brain on, but she is so grimy right now. Last thing they need is company seeing this??]