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I'm developing quite the retinue.
[Daddy would be proud.]
[Daddy would be proud.]
[ From the other side, she thins her lips. Takes a moment to digest her words, because if Lucina's learned anything in the last year—
She breathes in, then out. When she speaks again, her voice is calmer. Warm, even. ] Perhaps. But we are not in a position to judge their actions. [ They're here to prevent the destruction. Prevent a full-scale war. Fix the way that the timeline seems to have twisted the world as they knew it. ]
Still — thank you for speaking with me, Veronica. [ And she means that. ]
She breathes in, then out. When she speaks again, her voice is calmer. Warm, even. ] Perhaps. But we are not in a position to judge their actions. [ They're here to prevent the destruction. Prevent a full-scale war. Fix the way that the timeline seems to have twisted the world as they knew it. ]
Still — thank you for speaking with me, Veronica. [ And she means that. ]
So, you assume that my life isn't boring.
[The next natural conclusion.]
[The next natural conclusion.]
[In contrast, Veronica isn't convinced. She knows a diplomatic response when she sees one, however, and chooses not to argue any further.]
You're very welcome, Lucina. I'll let you know if I need more uniform attention from you, so to speak.
You're very welcome, Lucina. I'll let you know if I need more uniform attention from you, so to speak.
I have someone to train me in guns. It was my compromise with Lucina.
Please don't tell me that you think throwing a punch is better than a gun.
I'm not anti-gun control or anything like that, but we faced giant, very toothy sharks on my first mission. I don't think punching them would do the trick.
I'm not anti-gun control or anything like that, but we faced giant, very toothy sharks on my first mission. I don't think punching them would do the trick.
It doesn't matter, because the answer will never be to mess up my manicure to punch someone only to still lose the fight.
Edited (phrasing) 2018-03-06 20:08 (UTC)
I'm listening. And following. We do need covers this time, especially since Big Brother will always be watching.
Yes, though that definitely sounds like an ability I intend to pick up. And quickly. Having that on hand would have made our last mission much easier.
[Give Veronica Lodge the ability to "manage" more people.]
I agree with sticking together. You'll recall that I'm an only child. It'll be a learning experience. I'm up for the task.
[Give Veronica Lodge the ability to "manage" more people.]
I agree with sticking together. You'll recall that I'm an only child. It'll be a learning experience. I'm up for the task.
As much as I would love to be one of the augmented and beautiful, I wear reading glasses so I don't think that would work.
So, stepping down it is. It may work better for us, at least in terms of working subtly.
So, stepping down it is. It may work better for us, at least in terms of working subtly.
Lance, I'm not limiting my vocabulary to that degree.
[That is more important. "Subtly" isn't even a long adverb!]
[That is more important. "Subtly" isn't even a long adverb!]
[Insert a groan here, only Veronica's more of a "dramatic sigh" type.]
I'll take it under advisement.
I'll take it under advisement.
[ Once they've returned from Azeria, and have had a chance to rest — there's a knock on Veronica's door. ] It's Lucina. [ Before she has a chance to ask who it is, really. Should Veronica come and open the door, she's dressed in her uniform, with a small smile on her face. ]
May I come in?
May I come in?
[Seeing Lucina with an easy smile like that is ... surprising, to say the least. Veronica motions for her to come inside.]
What's got you all cheerful?
What's got you all cheerful?
I'm not doing codenames.
How does Lance Lodge sound? Lodge is a very powerful name, and you should be honored that I'm even suggesting it.
How does Lance Lodge sound? Lodge is a very powerful name, and you should be honored that I'm even suggesting it.
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