Oh, now, now, I would never be so cruel to a friend… [ Her playful complaint is met with an equally playful response of mock offense! But it’s definitely still coy more than anything, since, well, ] It is hint enough! To even joke about it really narrows it down, you know.
[ So, yes, not helpful at all. He’s of course unaware that she already knows the answer, which is going to be the worst kind of jumpscare for him, honestly. He deserves it, though. At least it’s a topic easily dropped, and his expression lightens with interest. ]
Oh, are you really? Hm…
[ He brings a hand to his chin thoughtfully as he almost studies her seriously. He already has a feeling he won’t be correct solely because his own time period has put him rather firmly behind most people he’s met, but there are some things that never change for humans, right? She’s a pretty young lady, so… ]
A singer, perhaps? Or a virtuoso of some sort?
[ There are... not many ways women get to be famous in 1889... unfortunately... ]
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[ So, yes, not helpful at all. He’s of course unaware that she already knows the answer, which is going to be the worst kind of jumpscare for him, honestly. He deserves it, though. At least it’s a topic easily dropped, and his expression lightens with interest. ]
Oh, are you really? Hm…
[ He brings a hand to his chin thoughtfully as he almost studies her seriously. He already has a feeling he won’t be correct solely because his own time period has put him rather firmly behind most people he’s met, but there are some things that never change for humans, right? She’s a pretty young lady, so… ]
A singer, perhaps? Or a virtuoso of some sort?
[ There are... not many ways women get to be famous in 1889... unfortunately... ]