Flora: It… it explodes?
Evals: Just a little. It’s mostly harmless. If you can’t drink, give it to your boyfriend.
Evals: By the way… I don’t know how you convinced him that kid was his, but don’t worry! Me and Mike won’t spill the beans on ya! Us ex-slaves gotta stick together!
Flora: W-what?!
Flora: What are you implying?! It is his! I’ve never even been with anyone else!
Evals: Hey, relax! I get it! Those uptight humans are completely obsessed with their “monogamy”. They can’t understand that we Keidran have different needs. But don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me!
Flora: It’s the truth, you jerk! You know what, maybe I will go to Eric after all!
Evals: Nah, ya won’t! You’re too nice! Later, Stripes!
Flora: Meerrr… You… you… Canines!
Flora: Sigh… Is this really what everyone thinks of me? That I’m just lying to Trace? What if he…
Flora: I know he said he believed me… he’s always trusted me, ever since we first met. But if enough people start questioning it… will he stay by my side? What if…
Flora: (thoughts) What if he really doesn’t believe me and is just pretending he does? What if it’s been tearing him up this whole time? He could even be freaking out right now! I have to do something!
Narration: Meanwhile…
Trace: And if it’s a girl… Nora… Maren… Saria… Flo— hang on… These are just names of people I’ve met. ……
Trace: …I don’t know any other names…
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