[Barry sighs, then deflates, then explains himself as politely as possible to this random stranger, the woman's bright expression not shifting in the slightest during his whole spiel. By now it would make sense for someone else to at least feel a little ashamed of their insensitive line of questioning, probably finding a quick reason to excuse themselves from the conversation before making a fast exit.
But Lup just continues to smile, her brows arched curiously as she takes it all in, listening intently without interruption until Barry finishes.]
Shit, gettin' all scientific on me, huh? [Lup's always had an interest in science, but it's one of the many things she's never had the resources to pursue studying. Still, the man speaks plainly enough that his words come across easily, the explanation of what he is exactly enough to make the woman's lips curl in interest. Or maybe she's just grinning because of the name foozles. Either way, at least she keeps it to herself.]
Barry, [Lup repeats before the woman's thrusting a hand his way in greeting.] I'm Lup. Cool to meet you an' all that.
[She's still making no move to get up and leave yet.]
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But Lup just continues to smile, her brows arched curiously as she takes it all in, listening intently without interruption until Barry finishes.]
Shit, gettin' all scientific on me, huh? [Lup's always had an interest in science, but it's one of the many things she's never had the resources to pursue studying. Still, the man speaks plainly enough that his words come across easily, the explanation of what he is exactly enough to make the woman's lips curl in interest. Or maybe she's just grinning because of the name foozles. Either way, at least she keeps it to herself.]
Barry, [Lup repeats before the woman's thrusting a hand his way in greeting.] I'm Lup. Cool to meet you an' all that.
[She's still making no move to get up and leave yet.]