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Vesper grimaced as the strong smell of the herbal tea struck her nose; it was not an unpleasant scent, but the odor was heavy and unfamiliar. Her blue eyes turned to Helotes in disbelief as he sat down, playing the part of a gentleman as he expressed gratitude to the strange woman. It was an act, surely, considering how much of an asshole he behaved around her most of the time—but it was slightly scary how well he could change his demeanor.
His response to her question made her tawny-rimmed ears lower before she pressed, “What, a diplomatic mission? Spying? Assassination?” He could simply be wandering around like she was, but she was sure he had some ulterior motive. She didn’t pretend to know or want to know every detail about Inferni’s missions, but as someone who aspired to help keep an eye out for her comrades, it would benefit her to learn as much as she could.
Then the topic turned back to their gracious host, and Vesper tilted her head slightly as he mentioned the Orient. She understood that many wolves came overseas to North America, but they were all the same to her. She’d only find a reason to care if she traveled somewhere foreign or if an acquaintance’s culture was extreme to the point where she had to adapt and comply or die.
Chione confirmed that, while she was from the continent, her ancestors had been oriental like Helotes had assumed. Nodding slightly as if she were interested, Vesper glanced at the tea and closed her fist slowly in her lap, obeying the warning not to touch the hot liquid; she’d most likely wait and let Helotes take a drink before she did, just so she knew how to behave.
When the girl turned to her, asking for confirmation of Helotes’ name, Vesper blinked and managed an “um” before glancing to the male. She had no idea what the etiquette was in situations like this, especially if Chio had some strange expectations that the native non-luperci couldn’t figure out. She instead grabbed the cup of tea and blew on it, tail-tip doing a nervous dance behind her.
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