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[He proooooooobably shouldn't, but he laughs. Sorry, Izabel.]

[At least...mom is happy...]

I like it when you laugh.

[Something soothing and lively and a reminder of how old Bruno actually is. Though all of that had its own sadness right along with it.]

Mm? [Judging by Bruno's mild surprise, that's not something he's particularly used to hear. But he also doesn't often genuinely laugh either. At least not so much around other people.] It's fortunate then that you seem to have a talent for making it happen.

Mmn.

[If that ends up her Job, she'll be more than happy, and it definitely shows. Step seven all the way.]

...Don't tell him I said so, but I even got Abbacchio to laugh.

[sorry buddy she can't help ruining your rep]

And you chose not to open the conversation with this because...?

[He's teasing (mostly). It's a special thing to make Abbacchio laugh, but it's not an impossible feat either. Abbacchio just has a very wry sense of humor. So there's no rep to ruin with Bruno.]

I was in a business-y mood.

[She's so pleased with her friendship with Abbacchio, and Bruno taking such an interest is good, too. Be more married.]

[That's probably impossible, but he can try.]

Well, I suppose at least now you have an interesting hook to brag about when talking to the others. Just don't let him catch you talking about it.

Oh, no. I think one spilled secret conversation to Narancia is about all I can get away with.

Besides, it's...fun, having that be mine. You know?

[Bruno knowing doesn't count, Bruno should know all things.

...well, most things.]

Then I'll be sure to protect your secret, stellina.

You're wonderful.

[The fondest of sighs.]

And fun to conspire with.

That's high praise coming from you.

Is it? Whatever do you mean?

[moo hoo ha ha, tell her she's pretty.]

[Not even trying to be subtle in fishing for compliments, huh? That's alright.]

I just think Giorno should be concerned. He may have finally met his match. You may end up out-scheming him sooner rather than later.

[Gotta save up that sneaking around for shit that matters, man.]

Now that is high praise! I don't know if I believe you there. But I admit we make good partners in crime...

I should perhaps be a little concerned about that.

[But he's not. Bruno quietly supports this friendship.]

[quietly supports everything... what a good mom...]

Oh, Bruno, we love you too much to do anything too terrible.

[Which, despite the way she says it, is true.]

And I suppose you expect me to just believe you just because you've got a face like that?

Are you saying you think I'd lie to you?

[Smart.]

I'm hurt.

[Ha.]

[Uh-huh. He can tell that was a deep wound he just inflicted.]

No, not lie. Perhaps creatively stretch and fold the truth, however.

Well, I have been told I have quite the imagination...

[Creativity in spades, tbh.]

But you must, too, to accuse me of these things so easily!

Oh, it doesn't come easily. I'd like to think out of all of them, I could count on you to stir up the least amount of trouble.

I could cause trouble if I wanted to.

[WHY ARE YOU SUDDENLY POUTING especially after meeting everyone and knowing it's true]

But you wouldn't do that to me, would you?

[Ah... Right in her weak spot... Her love for Bruno...]

I did promise I wouldn't...

[DANG.]

Okay, okay. I'll be good -- mostly. And keep the boys sort of in line.

As long as it's only sort of. I'd be concerned for your welfare and sanity if it was any more than that.

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