[Well, there's the hoodie he arrived in. As long as that's been washed, it's perfectly intact. There's his school blazer; he's wearing the rest of the uniform today. We've just said RIP to his AQUA 🐟 shirt, so of the outfits that are "his," there's. Well, shoved to the back as much as possible, there's a white lab coat remaining, but that isn't really the vibe we're going for, is it.
[ it’s the hoodie she gravitates to; she likes the idea of having a cozy hood to hide in. She reaches for it, running her fingers over the fabric thoughtfully. ]
The fact that you had an ulterior motive to look after me these past few days doesn't make the help any less needed. I owe you, if nothing else.
Besides... what kind of guy would say no to a cute girl in need? I'm already the type who goes along with what I think others want. You laying it out like this makes it easier.
Making me actually consider his clothes, how dare you
Then let's say Pratibhouse also provided this number and something like this.
Aqua watches her over his shoulder as she looks.]
Of my motives? Or something else?
I was definitely gonna ask so you’re welcome
Why be so accommodating, otherwise?
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Besides... what kind of guy would say no to a cute girl in need? I'm already the type who goes along with what I think others want. You laying it out like this makes it easier.
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… just don’t go betraying me later on.
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[By the time Lortel lifts her head again, his gaze has fallen away. In his mind's eye, the sky is a dark and distant, watery, rippling thing.
Aqua Hoshino has no reason to betray her.]
Don't worry. Barter is an important part of the industry; I take my deals seriously.
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Instead she returns to his side, watching him pensively. ]
Good. [ holds out a hand for him to shake. ]
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Pleasure to be working with you, Lortel.