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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.

Oh, yeah, I wouldn't want to be an old maid at twenty like you -- what the fuck, by the way? Who gave you and Abbacchio permission to be so young and so old at the same time?

[It's a SERIOUS PROBLEM.]

What are you talking about?

[No, really. What are you talking about, Izabel?]

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