["Of course it's not just a mistake. Nothing is ever just a mistake with this sort of nonsense. It's always some sort of test, some sort of experiment gone awry. It's irresponsible and nonsensical and unforgivable."
That's what Lili wants to say.
But it gets stuck in her throat, even as her eyes narrow for a moment as she tries to figure out how to say it.]
.... I don't.
This sort of thing... it never is. [But that's a little harsh, isn't it? So she softens it:] People are getting hurt, so...
[They do match her real feelings - but the delivery is far more demure than Lili's usual.]
no subject
That's what Lili wants to say.
But it gets stuck in her throat, even as her eyes narrow for a moment as she tries to figure out how to say it.]
.... I don't.
This sort of thing... it never is. [But that's a little harsh, isn't it? So she softens it:] People are getting hurt, so...
[They do match her real feelings - but the delivery is far more demure than Lili's usual.]