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“So, who is Aunt May?” You break the ice! It’s getting really uncomfortable! They’re not reacting. “Hey. I asked who Aunt May is.” Or was?
“...Don’t ever do that again, big boy.” The frail girl named Odetta snaps out of it first.
“S-Sorry?” You don’t want to cause trouble at a cemetery of all places. “I didn’t mean to pry.”
“The *other* thing you did, lamp post.” Odetta grinds her teeth. “And as far as Aunt May goes, all you need to know is that the world is worse without her, right, Fio?”
“Y-Yes, absolutely.” Fiora snaps out of her trance too. “She was a heavy loss to everyone who knew her.”
“See? I’m not a liar!” The frail girl sneers then turns to the sleuth. “My aunt was one of the prettiest flowers in the garden. The best of the best. A light in the darkness, and whatnot. That’s why this is your first visit in... how long was it, Fio?”
Fiora smiles without saying a word.
“...I’ll leave you two be.” Odetta wants to take a hike. “Anyway, I have my own business to attend to.”
“If you’re concerned about businesses, I’d like to hire your services.” Fiora wants this girl on board!
“...No, woman, I have people to visit *here*.” Odetta didn’t expect an unwanted job offer at the cemetery.
“Very well then, I’d like to accompany you to pay my respects to your sister as well.” Fiora makes another bouquet of flowers appear from under her sleeve.
“Eugh, not her… And don’t call her my sister. She’s my cousin.” Odetta acts with absolute disdain. You hope no one reacts like that when visiting your future grave.
“Oh yes, you meant Percy. I’m interested in paying him a visit as well.” Fiora puts the bouquet on top of the other over her arm and takes ANOTHER bouquet of flowers below her hat. “My deep condolences.”
“For fuck’s sake, you know what happened too?” Odetta is a little annoyed.
“As a matter of fact, I discovered who was responsible.” Fiora didn’t want to play that card. Her arms are too occupied by the many flowers she’s holding!
The girl smirks from ear to ear. “...You’re boring your date by being all enigmatic, Fio. He looks all clueless. Aren’t you bored, big boy?”
Feels like Odetta is trying to use you to avoid the topic… And it seems important to Fiora to keep this girl around. So maybe you need to help?
