[She relaxed a little seeing his tension waning. The thought that another universe where people are trapped existed, though, was quite disconcerting.]
I would like to believe so, and right now, I think I wouldn't want to fight without a good reason. Realising how little we know is scary. [She attempted a smile back. It didn't quite reach her eyes.] But I guess I should try and follow Youth's advice. Try not to worry about things I have no control of, and focus on what I have now. [She chuckled lightly.] Maybe I can even learn to enjoy the playground while it lasts.
[The fact that the smile was forced didn't escape his attention. Though the shift in topic to the playground seemed to turn it a little more genuine, which was nice to see.]
It's worth trying at least once. You might be surprised.
I see. Do the lot of you have a game plan for which parts you're going to attack first, or will it be a more impulsive endeavor where you go after whatever grabs your attention?
Ah well, I'm sure it'll come to you once you get there.
Considering you've got that appointment for fun later on [Gene looked at his watch and noticed that the time had passed more quickly than expected] and I should be to getting back to work, it might be best to bring our lunch break to a close.
[He picked up the styrofoam container that he'd set aside earlier.] Though, if you want to chat about this sort of thing at another time, I'm up for it.
[He grinned at her.] And since the suggestion of talking in the S-yard was only to avoid getting in trouble for certain things, we could even stand to go somewhere a bit nicer.
Hopefully so. Besides, Kagerou is knowledgeable about social things.
[She checked her own watch and surprised at how fast time passed. Which didn't really make sense, because the length of time should be constant as long as she does not travel at different speeds. It would be nice if time passed this fast when she was waiting for wash cycles to finish.] So this kind of talk doesn't really have to be in the Scavenger's Yard? You should have made it clearer, then. [She pouted a little, but smiled again as she started packing her things.] But I would love to see those nicer places.
Hey, give a guy a break! [The pout was met with mock defensiveness, the effect of which was ruined when he returned her smile.] I couldn't exactly say Scavenger's Yard chats are best for discussing the Sphere's dirty little secrets when we were up above.
[He stepped out of the car, container in hand, and came around the car to open the door on Stellaris's side.] In that case, I'll round up a list of possibilities for the next time.
[His act prompted a short burst of laughter out of her, but she still mentally registered that bit on 'Sphere's dirty little secrets' and associated it with things like the mysterious writer some time ago. The talk on a war and a grey man. That could wait—she needed to be in Section 4 soon and she didn't really want to part with Gene in a dour mood.
Then he opened the door. The gesture reminded her of when he laid his jacket on the broken window in Odaiba. A slight flush coloured her cheeks as she stepped out of the car.] Thank you. I'll look forward to your list.
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I would like to believe so, and right now, I think I wouldn't want to fight without a good reason. Realising how little we know is scary. [She attempted a smile back. It didn't quite reach her eyes.] But I guess I should try and follow Youth's advice. Try not to worry about things I have no control of, and focus on what I have now. [She chuckled lightly.] Maybe I can even learn to enjoy the playground while it lasts.
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[The fact that the smile was forced didn't escape his attention. Though the shift in topic to the playground seemed to turn it a little more genuine, which was nice to see.]
It's worth trying at least once. You might be surprised.
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In fact, I will be going this afternoon with 00 and Kagerou.
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Considering you've got that appointment for fun later on [Gene looked at his watch and noticed that the time had passed more quickly than expected] and I should be to getting back to work, it might be best to bring our lunch break to a close.
[He picked up the styrofoam container that he'd set aside earlier.] Though, if you want to chat about this sort of thing at another time, I'm up for it.
[He grinned at her.] And since the suggestion of talking in the S-yard was only to avoid getting in trouble for certain things, we could even stand to go somewhere a bit nicer.
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[She checked her own watch and surprised at how fast time passed. Which didn't really make sense, because the length of time should be constant as long as she does not travel at different speeds. It would be nice if time passed this fast when she was waiting for wash cycles to finish.] So this kind of talk doesn't really have to be in the Scavenger's Yard? You should have made it clearer, then. [She pouted a little, but smiled again as she started packing her things.] But I would love to see those nicer places.
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[He stepped out of the car, container in hand, and came around the car to open the door on Stellaris's side.] In that case, I'll round up a list of possibilities for the next time.
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Then he opened the door. The gesture reminded her of when he laid his jacket on the broken window in Odaiba. A slight flush coloured her cheeks as she stepped out of the car.] Thank you. I'll look forward to your list.
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Glad to hear it. I'll do my best not to disappoint.