Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25582638-20151210004452/@comment-5999656-20160123052939

"So self-defense is your priority, huh?"

If so, then Fen realized that the Bluthardts must have amassed some very dangerous enemies in the past. What those could be, she had no idea, but it was definitely not something she wanted to get involved in. Fen had never encountered any such precaution as she had grown up, so either 1) her parents were very good at protecting her, which was unlikely as they had no combat training and the firm didn't hire bodyguards, 2) Mistral was just way safer than Vale (also unlikely), or 3) there was an outside force guaranteeing the safety of the Suzhen Corporation. This last option made the most sense, as Fen was aware that her parents had built up a sizable network of wealthy connections as their company had expanded.

"... Although I've never encountered such paranoia in any other of the rich clans I've met, I guess your cautiousness isn't totally unjustified."

Fen assumed a more docile position, having gotten the answers she wanted (sort of). Now that the flood of emotion and confusion had been let out, she was becoming more willing to reconcile with her one-day partner. There was a long silence as Fen struggled to gather her thoughts together. Finally, she spoke.

"Cyzarine... you know, I really appreciate you taking the time to explain this to me even though you didn't have to. I really try to act my best around people and practice to be the confident, competent heiress I need to be, so I got freaked out when it seemed like I wasn't being who I'm supposed to be."

She took a deep breath to calm the quivering sensation in her chest. All that expressing had taken quite a bit of energy.

"I was actually being selfish myself. I didn't realize that some people have their own goals that don't have to do with me. Because usually I can get along with almost everyone." She leaned forward and rested her elbows on her knees.

"Since it looks like we'll be parting ways soon, I figured I might as well say 'thanks'. I thought you were trying to screw with me, but it looks like you've got your ways and I've got mine. So I can respect that. So... thank you for putting up with me, even against your family's wishes."

The limo rumbled on. Fen looked out the window to see that they had reached the metropolitan downtown of Vale. It seemed that the best she could do for now was respect Cyzarine's path in life and figure out her own. She had no obligation to try and control the other girl's choices, and this seemed to be the most conciliatory action.

(Shall we reach their destination soon? >:D)