[ ...Oh. Hmm. That reaction was not expected, in that Howl was not really anticipating any sort of reaction at all? It's like she recognizes his name, or even knows him, but that's — impossible?
His smile wavers ever so slightly as his brain tries to make sense of that odd look she's giving him. After all those red flags, THIS is what makes him actually pause for the first time. ]
In my home world, yes.
[ But not here, as should be obvious?? ]
...Forgive me, as I know how implausible this is, but you almost seem like you know more than just my name.
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His smile wavers ever so slightly as his brain tries to make sense of that odd look she's giving him. After all those red flags, THIS is what makes him actually pause for the first time. ]
In my home world, yes.
[ But not here, as should be obvious?? ]
...Forgive me, as I know how implausible this is, but you almost seem like you know more than just my name.