[ After the reveal that happened that evening, Rean had caught the interaction between Ango and Ordelia.
And though maybe it was none of his business, he couldn't help but be worried. So, as they were heading back to each other's rooms, still in the halls, he caught up to her. ]
Ordelia, right? Do you mind if we spoke for a little bit?
[ That was a little goof, but it could be corrected. ]
I'm sorry if this sounds abrupt, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with Ango during the entire mess, and I wanted to make sure everything was alright.
...when I was a baby, my family ran afoul of a group I only know as 'those who slither in the dark'. They ran experiments on the children of our family.
That's...I'm sorry that happened. It must have been difficult hearing about 'experiments' in last night's context.
I can't imagine what they must have done to your family, but I think it's enough just hearing that much. [ ... ] And I can see why you wouldn't want to sympathize with the Lady.
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Tuesday evening; week 1
And though maybe it was none of his business, he couldn't help but be worried. So, as they were heading back to each other's rooms, still in the halls, he caught up to her. ]
Ordelia, right? Do you mind if we spoke for a little bit?
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[It's spoken quickly, without her quite registering it.]
...right. Rean, right? Okay.
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[ That was a little goof, but it could be corrected. ]
I'm sorry if this sounds abrupt, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with Ango during the entire mess, and I wanted to make sure everything was alright.
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[It’s not okay, and she’s not going to pretend otherwise.]
Complicated doesn’t begin to describe things. It brought up a lot of bad memories.
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(Their captors weren't included in 'everyone') ]
I can understand that, even if I don't know the circumstances in your case. The situation we're in was probably bound to bring up some.
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[She sighs.]
...when I was a baby, my family ran afoul of a group I only know as 'those who slither in the dark'. They ran experiments on the children of our family.
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I can't imagine what they must have done to your family, but I think it's enough just hearing that much. [ ... ] And I can see why you wouldn't want to sympathize with the Lady.
[ Not that he would be eager to either. ]
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[She nods.]
I can’t separate out the idea of being experimented on by someone that’s awful and her, you know?
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Yes, I know. I can't ever condone what she's doing either...regardless of whatever has been motivating her.
I think it'll help us if we knew more about the reason to 'why', but I can't see myself emphasizing easily with her.