[ Hilda isn't quite reassured now that she's on guard, but the click of her tongue is in jest. ]
You should have a little more confidence in yourself. I'm sure that you'd be able to figure it out.
[ But also if it is Crane, she hopes that isn't the case. Their leisurely walk could lead them towards the balcony, but Hilda purposely leads them deeper into the throng of people. There were more ears, sure, but there were also more voices which meant more background chatter to cover up who they might be talking about. ]
They're an academic, of sorts. [ That sounds about right, doesn't it? ] And their profession is helping those around them, but it's difficult for me to say if their intentions are meaningful or not.
[ Hilda's eyes flit towards them. It's impossible to tell what they're thinking with the mask, but she watches for a shift in body language, anything that might deem them getting uncomfortable. ]
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You should have a little more confidence in yourself. I'm sure that you'd be able to figure it out.
[ But also if it is Crane, she hopes that isn't the case. Their leisurely walk could lead them towards the balcony, but Hilda purposely leads them deeper into the throng of people. There were more ears, sure, but there were also more voices which meant more background chatter to cover up who they might be talking about. ]
They're an academic, of sorts. [ That sounds about right, doesn't it? ] And their profession is helping those around them, but it's difficult for me to say if their intentions are meaningful or not.
[ Hilda's eyes flit towards them. It's impossible to tell what they're thinking with the mask, but she watches for a shift in body language, anything that might deem them getting uncomfortable. ]