[ her facial expression seems immutable, unchangeable. even as the bachelor puts the gun away, making his actions loud and clear, she still keeps that same cold disinterest as clear as day.

and then he says those words-

"i saw you die."

-and for the first time tonight, for the first time in a good few weeks, satoko hojo's eyes light up. ]

My, did you now? [ even her voice has shifted, an almost predatory interest laden in each word. she turns on her feet, facing daniil head on - giving him her full attention. ] And you've even remembered the method. I must say, I'm quite impressed, sir.

[ in any other situation, it might pass as sarcasm. but here, the unfortunate truth is clear: she's being entirely genuine. for better or for worse, daniil dankovsky has made himself an Interesting Person to the young woman death forgot.

she holsters her own gun - a mutual courtesy. and then she gathers the ends of her skirt in her hand and curtsies, like some antiquated young socialite. ]

Satoko Hojo. A pleasure to meet you, sir. [ a beat, as she waits for him to return the favor. ] You're new around here, I take it?