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“I skipped school. I hope you don’t mind.” You feel like a criminal in your own home for no reason. You can’t be one when the household pet loves you.
“I’m not your mother.” Suan De puts away the cat toy like there’s a secret contract between you two to just ignore it. You’re glad she’s not in her <span class="mu-i">all-out insults mood</span>.
“How have you been? How’s the job hunt going?” You’ll spark a conversation with the assassin.
“My commitment is to the mission you gave me. You promised to find a good-salaried job with benefits for me after completing it.” Suan De <span class="mu-s">won’t</span> ever forget that you’re the one doing the heavy lifting to change her unemployment status. She lives in a strange limbo between <span class="mu-i">not having much faith in you</span> and <span class="mu-i">trusting your word</span>, no wonder she’s anxious even if she’s masking it outwardly.
“I know, I only guessed you wanted to take matters into your own hands.” You shrug. You didn’t mean to sound like you’re evading responsibility.
“And lose my focus? No, I rather not.” Suan De wants to appear like a consummate professional. Yet, she wasn’t doing much just now. “I follow your orders, plain and simple. My autonomy will come after, like we discussed.”
“All of this to say, I think I might have a job for you if you’re interested in what your skill can be used for.” You don’t try to hype this up like you would with someone else. Your eyebrows are suffering because they aren’t wiggling.
“What is it?” Suan De <span class="mu-i">needs</span> to know.
“I think you have caught sight of this, I’m building an Idol Agency, and I’m wondering if you’re interested in working as a bodyguard or security guard.” You think Scarlet mentioned it before, and you’re sure Ruby might have shared some details. These redheads can’t stay quiet…
“<span class="mu-i">To work for you?</span>” Suan De had a different idea about how this was going to turn out.
“You’ll work with the girls, I’m just their manager.” You clarify. It’s not like you need security to defend yourself.
“But you’d still be in charge.” Suan De knows what that entails. She doesn’t want you around at all. “Find me something else.”
“Okay.” You need to figure out how to put her talents to good use, but you’re not a mobster, so…
“Don’t misunderstand me. It’s simply that I don’t want your involvement in every facet of my life.” Suan De tries to sweeten the supposed blow. Outside of the realm of outward hostility, you’re used to people not liking you, so you understand where she comes from.
“Can you help with that anyway in the meantime? The deal will be as I mentioned.” You have the hunch she might like the job if she tries it.
“If those are your orders.” Suan De nods, she’ll do what she has to do.
“Cool, thank you!” You nod back.
