[ an honest person, or a good poker player—she can't really tell. to be fair, he hasn't really completely lied to her. omitted a few details, sure, and kept her out of the loop, but lie? no, not at all. which is hilarious and ironic considering his job.

still, she keeps her eyes on his expression, observing any changes in it, any shift that would indicate that he's being irreverent and thoughtless. confidence can be easily masked if this was over the phone, the tone of voice effortlessly manipulated. but there's always something on a person's face that gives them away.

but there's none on ajax's face, which makes her feel a multitude of conflicting feelings. it would've been easier for her if he had answered yes. ]

But whatever your feelings are, is it your own or is it Childe's?

[ she doesn't know why that matters, but she feels that it should, considering what's happening to them. ]

When you look at me, is it the other Lumine you're seeing? The one in our visions?