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She did say she was happier, here.

[It may have played a part in why Adele hadn't tried terribly hard to become any closer to Ginia than they were, a difference in opinion on that level? Could make things awkward. Strained in the home. She'd taken pains to never mention her opinions on the matter around her while they were in the house. But. It was what it was. Nothing to be changed.

She raises her glass to Lupin and murmurs.]

To those that have gone ahead.

[He learned about all of the differences in opinion back around the New Year, when Nami made a post asking how people felt about a hypothetical opportunity to return home with the catch that everyone would return too. There were those, like him, that would jump; there were those that had nigh impossible conditions that couldn't be guaranteed; and there were those who were very against it, usually the ones with deep ties or lovers within the enclosure.

It was why Lupin kept his thoughts and plans to himself, and why he hesitated to trust anyone. Whomever it was that did find a way out might very well face a lynch mob--he didn't trust crowds he couldn't control. Adele's observations back in February broached too close to this, and was why it made him hold back. He didn't need his plan compromised so early on.]

Aye. To those that have returned to their game, whatever it might be.

[He salutes with his drink as well before taking a hearty sip.]

[It hadn't been that difficult to avoid the subject around Ginia. Not really. So it hadn't been that large of an issue in the house. They lived as they lived, and what happened, happened. Little else matters now. Perhaps she'd return in the next cycle. It's happened before, with Smoker. Adele didn't want to hold out much hope. If she returned? good. If not she'd keep the room locked all the same. It'd be disrespectful to clear it out without giving fate a chance to return her to the village.

Adele shakes off these thoughts and offers Lupin a wry smile, taking a deep drink of her own glass. The wine was good, and for that she wasn't terribly surprised. Lupin had good taste, after all.]

And how goes your game, Red. You've been quiet since the mission.

[Lupin is reserving judgement on the factor of her return. If she does, it's nice. If she doesn't, it's no loss to him. There are always more people to drink with in the enclosure.

He returns her smile at her question, more than a little amused.]

I have a bum shoulder right now, remember? It's hard to knock Malnosso head together if you can't fully use both arms!

You liberated a country a mere week after suffering a near fatal gunshot wound. A bum shoulder won't stop if you should you have a mind for it.

[A sideways glance, a half smile. She'll have to thank Jigen again for sharing that.]

Oh, so you know about little Clarisse's kingdom, do you?

[Someone's been talking to her, one of his. Not that he minded, but this warranted investigation.]

That I do.

[Another sip. Her smile remains sly. Partly innocent. He wouldn't buy it.]

[He doesn't, and would hunt down the source later.]

What else do you know that you're hiding from me?

Nothing you don't already know yourself.

[She lifts a shoulder and looks back out at the village.]

[...well, this makes life a little interesting.]

Cute, Goldie. Just cute~

Sometimes.

[That face was adorable. Lupin can't help but chuckle.]

[It wasn't often Adele decided to act adorable, but. Call it a bit of Goldie sticking around. She lifts her glass, grins, and finishes what's left in it.]

[He finishes off his as well and chuckles--she made it hard to resist. Lupin would, however, for the sake of everyone.]

...you know, you might not come across as so stern if you smiled more often. It suits you.

I smile when it is in me to smile. I do not often feel like smiling.

[She lifts a shoulder and pours Lupin another glass.]

More's the pity--it's a nice smile.

[Short salute, and a grateful sip.]

So I've been told.

[She fills her own and takes a slow drink, attention sliding around the plaza. There was something else on her mind at the moment. And she wasn't certain exactly how to accuse him of this.]

Is there a particular reason why over the past few weeks you've been urging me either directly or by proxy, to indulge in sweets?

[Have an innocent look, Adele.]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

This would have nothing to do with the alteration to my figure during the shift, would it?

[He's not answering that. He's just going to smile.]

...

[She waits until he's not drinking his wine, then reaches out. It's a quick, sharp slap upside the head, followed by a tug on his earlobe.]

You are terrible.

[Good thing she waited, because he's just lauging.]

Maybe! I was asked to choose between A and B--I picked C and was told that it was impossible. So, I went with A.5!

I'm not here for you to oogle, Lupin.

It's my .5, and the only concession I'll allow myself Goldie. I'll try valiantly not to touch or flirt.

...Red is still there, you know. I remember everything very clearly.

You know my feelings on infidelity.

[Not entirely serious, because he wasn't entirely serious. Still she's somewhat more aware of the buttons on her top at the moment. And deliberately does not finish fastening them to the throat. That would just make it worse.]

As do I.

...

You stole my hairpin.

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