A very in-depth scenario

[paletteknife]

[There's a young girl in the art room. WHAT NOW.]

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[itwasapromise]

Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking about... something.

[ That something being the events of that night in All God's Village. ]

I hope I'm not causing any trouble.

[paletteknife]

[Girls sure seem to zone out a lot... But for reminding her of her BFF FOR LYFE, Mio gets a smile from Mary.]

You should be careful. Someone could sneak up on you like that.

[Silly Mary, this world isn't full of murderous artwork.]

[itwasapromise]

[ Oh Mary, if only you knew... Mio becomes a little nervous, checking around her for something. Sixth sense isn't going off... a part of her hopes it never does again. ]

I hope nothing like that happens again...

[paletteknife]

Hm...

[She turns her attention to one of the counters full of boxes of various art tools, and pulls out a pair of scissors.]

These could help if it does. Just in case, right?

[No, Mary, you don't hold them out blade-first like that...!]

[itwasapromise]

[ ACK. Mio backs up a bit. Please keep your sharp objects over there, please. ]

I'd rather not hurt anyone if I don't have to.

[paletteknife]

I'll keep it, then.

[. . .

Maybe she's supposed to say something here.]

By the way... I'm Mary.

[itwasapromise]

[ Man, Mary's behavior doesn't even register as odd. ]

I'm Mio. [ It looked like she was about to say something else, but caught herself. Solo introductions would still feel strange for a long time to come... ]