[It pains Vermouth more than she’d admit to see Ran so distressed. She can hardly be shocked by the reaction though. Far too often their run-ins have put Ran in danger. Fear was almost inevitable.]
[That’s part of the reason Vermouth was surprised Ran would bother to see her at all.]
[The older woman stands still, her gaze away from Ran. The silence is deafening until finally, finally she breaks it.]
And yet here you are.
[Despite her even tone, Vermouth can't help but feel a swell of fondness at the thought. This determination in the face of fear, she knew it to some degree, but Vermouth made a point of only doing so when she stood to gain from it. Yet here was Ran, who had little to gain from her but danger, for some confusing yet inspiring reason.]
[Finally she turns to face Ran again.]
Very well. The door can stay unlocked, but only if you are willing to keep watch.
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[That’s part of the reason Vermouth was surprised Ran would bother to see her at all.]
[The older woman stands still, her gaze away from Ran. The silence is deafening until finally, finally she breaks it.]
And yet here you are.
[Despite her even tone, Vermouth can't help but feel a swell of fondness at the thought. This determination in the face of fear, she knew it to some degree, but Vermouth made a point of only doing so when she stood to gain from it. Yet here was Ran, who had little to gain from her but danger, for some confusing yet inspiring reason.]
[Finally she turns to face Ran again.]
Very well. The door can stay unlocked, but only if you are willing to keep watch.