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>Tell a fancy story... Believable of course, then go [77: Success]
>Body language reading [47]
>Ask about the 'things being in motion' [?: Failure]
>Jaq's clothes
>Black market with Alex
>The changes - [Partial Success]
laying on her bed, Jaq's stare seems to nail you to a cross as you stand motionless in the middle of the drab dorm, as if it was a courtroom. Glancing at Alex, he seems just as uncomfortable with the signals of his Mistress.
Guess you won't leave this place until you give her what she wants. With a deep breath you return her stern gaze, but begin moving towards the wardrobe where Jaq and Alex store their uniforms.
"You probably know already. I went to look for Se-young." You say slowly, fishing for a response. Jaq merely nods.
"Your guess is correct. But I can't work with just that." She lays completely still as you reach the wardrobe proper.
"I will take yours, Jaq." You say, picking up her uniform, and taking a deep breath; it's now or never...
"I found her. She wasn't faring well, fear and loss get to her... And she... She... I don't wanna talk about it Jaq." You voice low and shaking as you imagine what could have been.
"What exactly happened?" Oh, for...!
"You don't need to worry about her. Why I need new clothes... Please, Jaq."
She sighs, but then a smile graces her visage, which makes your heart stop.
"I presume you mean your companion killed herself? Close enough to warrant new clothes? And you slept well? Although, you didn't wake up worried either..." She seems deep in thought, yet her smile unfaltering.
"No. Your friend is alive. Safe, or at least stable. You weren't as worried when the guards came too... so you weren't seen, and she won't be found. We are safe." Well, at least bunker, dying and fish folk part is out...
"Jaq, I..."
"It doesn't matter." She cuts you off with a wave. "She performed her role perfectly, now her performance is finished. I don't care what is her further fate. You should stay away from her too, She has nothing to offer you now. Useless and spent tool that outlives her usefulness..." Smile morphs into a grin.
"...Mere hindrance, that's what she is. If you won't accept it, she will drag you down with her as she drowns... Her history precedes her." She nearly chirps, and her smile finally relents. The contrast between her words and her innocent pose and tone making you and Alex flinch... it seems she isn't lying about her intentions.
You had a question about her previous words too, about things going faster... But no. It's a bad time for it.
In silence you try Jaq's uniform. Soon Alex moves in to help you with the buttons, meanwhile Jaq rests on her bed, as if nothing happened. It's nice of him... Maybe you should go get your stuff back... You and Alex could use some 'fresh air'.
You point at your armoire, the at the door, and Alex gently nods.
"Mistress Jaqueline, I will take la-"
"Of course, be back on time. We can't attract attention we don't need... And don't die."
