Rotten to the Core

[Loyola]

Outcast liked the reactions, Ruby seems to be calculating her chances around right. Even if she gets out of this room, leaving one of the most distant and tightly secured Outcast installations can be too tough even for a former Core Guildmistress. And in any circumstances, Enma does not consider her proposal bad by any means, maybe that would make them sound more convincing

— Oh, yes. Then again I am mostly saying from my experience because it affects Outcasts differently than the others. Maybe it has something to do with Cardamine. But your memories will be intact most likely. Let's say you will want to do some things so hard that you couldn't resist, while you couldn't force yourself to do the other things no matter how hard you try. There are a lot of side effects, but it's not as horrible as people picture it.

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[Chuba]

"Erh." She puffed out a cloud of smoke which disappeared soon after. "I guess I know what this is about." She sighed with a somewhat damp tone. "Figured this would've happened to me at some point down the line." Ruby sat upright and poured herself a drink of the alcohol that Enma had chosen.

"Well. Can I at least enjoy your company as myself for just a little longer?"

She extended her arm towards Loyola, offering her the cigarette after downing the drink in a shot manner. Her mannerism did not change throughout the meeting, despite knowing that her end as a pure human has basically arrived.

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[Loyola]

Loyola smiles kindly and friendly, she would lean a little closer to Ruby as if they had someone to hear them in this room. She for sure appreciated a good company and a fact that she does not have to spend efforts to make things happen forcefully. Loyola then would take a cigarette, waiting for Ruby to light it up.

— Can you light it up, please?

She asks, holding the cigarette between her teeth.

— And yes you can stay here for some time, like even maybe a week or two. The main condition is that you are not leaving without us doing this. So yeah, I think you can tag along around my officer until you are ready, I understand that taking such a step in your life is not easy.

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[Chuba]

"Sure." Ruby returned a cordial smile back as she took out her lighter once more, scorching Loyola's cigarette until the tobacco appeared crimson. Moments later, the lighter disappeared back into her pocket. "Good cigarettes." A small remark escaped Ruby as she puffed on her own cigarette, appreciating the rich, flavourful draw.

The mercenary let out a quiet sombre exhale as she looked up at the ceiling once more, resting her head gently against the back of the couch.
"That sounds fine." Hydra's tone had a hint of content in it as she acknowledged the conditions that were set upon her by Enma.

[Loyola]

Loyola exhales the smoke, looking at Ruby's mood transformation, not without amusement. That's an interesting and rare thing to watch.

— I like this quiet desperation of your, Ruby. Not that I could call it adorable, but charming nevertheless.

Enma would stand up, walking around Ruby and kissing her in the forehead. Just to demonstrate good intentions that she still has and that nomad infestation is not as bad. It's unlikely to work and Enma knows that it's better to leave her alone for some time to process things.

— Yeah, yeah, I know that I would leave you alone for some time to process things. I still want to thank you for collaborating, because usually people try to resist, and you know, blood everywhere... And stuff. Guys will accompany you to your room for now, you will be able to call me anytime. I will visit you tomorrow so we can discuss it a little more once you make up your mind.

En turns down the artifact playing music and hits the button, few moments after two grumpy Outcast guards would enter the office to show Ruby the way. Even they don't look like they pose any kind of threat for some reason now.

— See you tomorrow, Ruby...

Loyola sounds incredibly warm and friendly with her last phrase.

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