（ there's a context here she doesn't understand. maybe it's a fundamental lack of knowledge about his world or how it works, the nature of vampires or how they reproduce. after all, the only things she knows have been cobbled together piecemeal between d and augustine — that ominous statement about absconding with beautiful women. are they all like that? they must be, or else he wouldn't hunt them.
she won't say she's not curious, exactly, but something about his tone discourages further question. he's been so open, so willing to answer her or give her information, that the sudden recalcitrance is almost surprising. how can she do anything else but respect it?
she hasn't always known better, when it comes to the autonomy of those around her. some lessons are hard-won, but it's why after a moment she says: ）
Okay, how's this for another question? Tell me about the hat.
（ it's lightly said. maybe a bit clumsy, but clearly handing him a way to change the subject if he wants to.
talk about the hat, d. it's ridiculous. she loves it.
hopefully the hat's not also The Result of Trauma, please, she'd die and sink right into the floor. ）
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she won't say she's not curious, exactly, but something about his tone discourages further question. he's been so open, so willing to answer her or give her information, that the sudden recalcitrance is almost surprising. how can she do anything else but respect it?
she hasn't always known better, when it comes to the autonomy of those around her. some lessons are hard-won, but it's why after a moment she says: ）
Okay, how's this for another question? Tell me about the hat.
（ it's lightly said. maybe a bit clumsy, but clearly handing him a way to change the subject if he wants to.
talk about the hat, d. it's ridiculous. she loves it.
hopefully the hat's not also The Result of Trauma, please, she'd die and sink right into the floor. ）