Hm. [That’s… somewhat disturbing. Such advanced, discrete tech in her world is usually implemented internally -- that is, through implants in the brain or at the very least, the ears. In any case, she doesn’t like the thought of people she’s only just met poking around in her head.]
Well, it was nice meeting you, Eric. But I have some things I need to check on. [It’s the vague wording of someone tactfully saying “don’t ask.” In truth, she needs to find somewhere private to unshift and make sure she doesn’t have any surgical marks on her. Perhaps it’s paranoid, but, well, what’s a little non-consensual surgery among kidnappers?]
ready to wrap up?
Well, it was nice meeting you, Eric. But I have some things I need to check on. [It’s the vague wording of someone tactfully saying “don’t ask.” In truth, she needs to find somewhere private to unshift and make sure she doesn’t have any surgical marks on her. Perhaps it’s paranoid, but, well, what’s a little non-consensual surgery among kidnappers?]