[The change in Van's demeanor is notable for being nearly imperceptible. He doesn't get angry. Oh, no. There are no threats, no raised voices, no violent movements. No heat.
Instead, he looks at her with artfully feigned confusion and closes the book -- softly, with care not to damage the pages.
So she claims to know of him. From who? Asch? Tear? ...The replica? From that reaction, whatever she thinks she knows probably isn't flattering.]
Is something wrong?
[His voice is low. Concerned. She may or may not be taken in by it; but the show isn't really for her benefit. It's for the benefit of anyone who may be watching or overhear. He'll see that they witness exactly what he wants them to: hysterical accusations against a person who is confused and completely innocent.]
no subject
Instead, he looks at her with artfully feigned confusion and closes the book -- softly, with care not to damage the pages.
So she claims to know of him. From who? Asch? Tear? ...The replica? From that reaction, whatever she thinks she knows probably isn't flattering.]
Is something wrong?
[His voice is low. Concerned. She may or may not be taken in by it; but the show isn't really for her benefit. It's for the benefit of anyone who may be watching or overhear. He'll see that they witness exactly what he wants them to: hysterical accusations against a person who is confused and completely innocent.]