You could say that. [She answers, though vaguely.]
[While yes, the two have definitely earned her respect, that was only half the reason for her lack of honorific. Vermouth rarely used honorifics at all, unless a disguise required it. Perhaps her time in America developed the habit, or her current cover as the rude and stand-offish Chris Vineyard.]
[Vermouth is slightly relieved at Ran's words, yet slightly disappointed too. However, it was quite likely the only think saving her was the serial killer's disguise she had wore back then.]
I'm not surprised. [She plays it off casually.] It was some time ago. Many things have happened since then.
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[While yes, the two have definitely earned her respect, that was only half the reason for her lack of honorific. Vermouth rarely used honorifics at all, unless a disguise required it. Perhaps her time in America developed the habit, or her current cover as the rude and stand-offish Chris Vineyard.]
[Vermouth is slightly relieved at Ran's words, yet slightly disappointed too. However, it was quite likely the only think saving her was the serial killer's disguise she had wore back then.]
I'm not surprised. [She plays it off casually.] It was some time ago. Many things have happened since then.