First Investigation; Marcus

[laytorest]

[Gone are the awkward expressions, the soft smiles. Instead, by the time they come across each other in the midst of the investigation, Yor is quiet and solemn, hands folded in front of her with nothing to occupy them - at least not for now.

There is a flicker of life when she spots him, but only just.]

Oh... Marcus. Hello.

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[mirrite]

Hey.

[There's none of his bravado or teasing here either; right now his voice is surprisingly soft for someone who tends towards the louder end of the spectrum, which is a sign right there that he too is a little less okay than he's trying to pretend.]

You holding up okay?

[It feels like kind of a stupid question in the face of what just happened, but it's all he can think of to say right now.]

[laytorest]

[She gives a small nod.]

I was hoping we could avoid this, but...

[Turns out that was wishful thinking.]

[mirrite]

Yeah, me too.

[As he'd made pretty clear during that meeting...]

Guess it was too much to hope that no one was going to take our host up on his offer...

[laytorest]

There are too many people who would do horrible things for their own gain.

Even here.

[mirrite]

That's a universal truth, it seems. Doesn't matter where you go... people will be people, wherever they are.

[laytorest]

...Still. I want to hope for a brighter future.

One where children like Samidare will be safe from those who would be so cruel and selfish.