[ You know... you weren't supposed to ask that, Shikamaru- she's been awfully careful to answer in the negative of a repeat performance for herself... and so far, her lie of omission about Hope has gone unnoticed. She has her reasons- maybe not all rational ones, but....
Fortunately, her head is still turned, which will hopefully conceal any flaws in her poker face here. ]
There were several of us, back home, but... [ She turns back as she trails off, lips pressing together. ] ...Was there anything else?
a_a! [Filtered]
Fortunately, her head is still turned, which will hopefully conceal any flaws in her poker face here. ]
There were several of us, back home, but... [ She turns back as she trails off, lips pressing together. ] ...Was there anything else?