[ She doesn't notice as she steps into the bar, unknowing of the fact that Jill may know her. Still, she seats herself silently, nodding towards the tender gently.

How interesting. ]

[ She nods softly, clipping the mask to her belt. There... isn't much to say, and to be blunt, she's still really struggling with this.

...She is cute though, isn't she? ]

[ Slowly, her hand comes up, and she slips the mask hesitantly off her face. ]

...

...mmkay.

[ Her voice is a bit scratchy from disuse, but... it's there. ]

[ ...There's something honest about those words. The admission that she's done bad things... she has too.

She knows that she's in league with the Phantom. But... she's already been having her doubts these days anyway.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt.

She hesitates, swaying awkwardly, but... ]

[ ...She hesitates oddly, shifting her weight. ]

"How do I know --- You're a trustworthy sort, aren't ya?"

[ ...A beat, and she jolts a little. ]

"That's a joke, lads. [laugh track]"

[ ...If it means anything, it really wasn't her fault. She's just not really fond of unmasking often if she can help it. Not when her identity is such a closely guarded secret... ]

"... --- ... --- I shouldn't say. --- face like a --- nuclear armament. --- You know my name. Now you have to die."

[ The sudden crunch, the way Rachel yells, she VERY quickly puts that mask right back on. Good job, girlie. ]

"Why, of course! --- I'm no --- She's something of a silent protagonist..."

Two thousand y --- Money, baby!! ---

It must be nice, it must be nice...~

Hidden in the shadows... --- Hobbyists like their toys.

[ She looks at the tape player, shaking her head. ]

Factory standard, military grade, buy n ---

Buy our new tape collection today! --- High capacity charges --- In the 21st century......

...

[ She fidgets a bit, then... ]

This is a good opportunity to express gratitude.

The reasons can be complicated, and --- The doctor is out!

You will not be harmed. --- Exploring is a

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