ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

Heya, lovebirds! You're entering the final week and things sure are... great.

Right?

Well, whether you're feeling great or not, you're going to find yourself looking your best in formal wear this week! Suits, gorgeous dresses, fabulously outlandish outfits, you name it, you're stuck in it. No sweatpants or lab coats for anyone this week. We have standards.

And we also believe in telling the truth, one way or another!

That's right, if you're asked a question, any question at all, no matter how innocent or dire, you are compelled to speak your most truthful answer. It could be who you think is the hottest in the castle. It could be your opinion on orange juice. Whatever it is, there is no longer a brain-to-mouth filter in place!

And maybe you'll figure that out and all decide to be merciful, but Riri will be popping up every now and then. And Riri? Riri will not be merciful.

Except for one thing, and that's a note in the main room that states simply: You all suck at this, so this week, our good ol' lesbian duo can now speak normally. You're welcome. ♥

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[ Sometime after Zhongligate, he's going to come find her wherever she's gone off to, and tentatively approach. ]

Miss Lin?

[ The #real answer is that she ran away to cry because she stress cries, but he'll find her outside in the garden, wherever there's a good amount of peaceful foliage. She's still quite tense when he approaches, and it takes her a second to respond to him, taking in a deep breath. Her knuckle rubs between her brows. ]

.... Lucifer. How can I help you?

[ It's stiff and professional, very police chief like, as she straightens her posture, keeping her eyes clenched shut. ]

Are you okay?

[ A beat, then he amends, ]

That's a stupid question. I'm sorry. That should never have happened. Zhongli was way out of line.

It's... not a stupid question.

[ Which is offered awkwardly, because she's bad at reassuring people, but Lucifer really is always talking down to himself, and she doesn't like to see it — so, on instinct, she interrupts it. As for the rest of what he says, she turns her face away stubbornly. ]

But I'm tougher than he or Mithra seem to think. I'm not going to fall apart because he insulted me. Or looked down on my efforts. [ a beat. ] It's not your fault, so don't apologize for him.

I mean... it's stupid because the answer is pretty obvious.

[ He offers her a small smile, sympathetic. She and Zhongli argued about a lot of things, but he knows if he'd been called unworthy like that it would have hit him hard, even if he was as steadfast as she is. ]

And I know it's not my fault, but I'm still sorry it happened in the first place. Do you... need anything? A hug, maybe?

[ IS SHE A HUGGER? Probably not. ]

[ OH LUCIFER... HE'S SO SWEETIE.... ]

That... that won't be necessary.

[ That actually manages to get her to falter, looking back at him with surprise and a raised hand. Embarrassed? Yes. Someone isn't good with physical affection, but you know, deep down, she's touched. When she acts the way she does, most people don't try to offer her comfort — and half the time they do, she pushes them away harshly. ]

But... I appreciate it. [ The words are awkward and foreign on her tongue, not often uttered. She gives him the world's most stilted shoulder pat, her hand rough. Her next words are less strict and professional. ] I have to admit, I was more thinking you might be coming out here for a brawl.

[ Everyone knows the two of them are involved... and she also knows that even the sweetest tempered people can get heated over matters regarding their lovers. ]

[ Her awkwardness is kind of endearing. It's clear she's trying her best and after everything that just happened? He really has to commend her for it. ]

What? No no no. I think... [ He rubs a hand at the back of his neck. Now it's his turn to be awkward. ] I think seeing all that gave me a lot to think about.

[ Huh, well... it's a little surprising to hear. Her brows knit, looking at him to try to assess how serious the fissure might be. Then, after a moment, she looks forward again, expression difficult. ]

...Tensions are high. We're not all acting as our best selves, myself included.

[ She'll cede that, but not much else. She could admit that maybe he hadn't meant to say something like that, or wouldn't in other circumstances, but it doesn't change that he said or the disrespect he'd shown her, in her mind. But it's not like she has a desire to see their relationship trampled. So, she won't dogpile on the matter. ]

But he has no place talking to me, you, or anyone that way. You had better remember that, as you think about it. [ this sounds like a threat?? but it's not?? she wants u to stick up for yourself buddy... ] I understand if you'd rather talk it out with someone else, but I'm happy to listen.

Yeah... I know.

[ At all of that. ]

I've learned a lot in the last few weeks. I know I was a complete wreck when I got here and all, but I can hold my own. Promise. Still, thanks for looking out for me.

[ She visibly relaxes upon hearing that - gaze softening. ]

Don't mention it. [ The corner of her lip tugs up just barely. ] I'm glad to see it. Really.

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