[there's alarm in response to that surprise, and a new sense of defensiveness coming up at the sensation that she can't explain. there's a beat of indecision, too, as she decides whether to address it or move on. after a moment:]
Oh, uh - that's a good idea. I mean, the thing about past games. [trying and failing at not sounding distracted, before:] Hey... Do you feel strange at all?
[ this is about the moment jonas realizes there's some new bullshit going on, actually. ]
--first of all, yes, that is literally all the time though. But considering that's probably not what you mean...yeah, a little. Like...last week, okay, it took a long time to figure out anything was going on but this is a little more immediate. Like they're not...
[ "like they're not mine" is what he means, but he thinks it sounds crazy instead. ]
[ libby. libby no. the minute he feels the alarm and concern he forces himself to calm down further. it's not going to help if they're both confused and a little freaked out, after all. ]
Like whatever I'm picking up on isn't mine. If that makes sense.
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Oh, uh - that's a good idea. I mean, the thing about past games. [trying and failing at not sounding distracted, before:] Hey... Do you feel strange at all?
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--first of all, yes, that is literally all the time though. But considering that's probably not what you mean...yeah, a little. Like...last week, okay, it took a long time to figure out anything was going on but this is a little more immediate. Like they're not...
[ "like they're not mine" is what he means, but he thinks it sounds crazy instead. ]
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[there's a sense of mild alarm and concern coming from her end. unfortunately, being smart doesn't make her good at emotions.]
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Like whatever I'm picking up on isn't mine. If that makes sense.
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[there's a sense of alarm and growing dread as she realizes what he means.]
But they can't just - they can't do that.
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[ spoilers: you cannot. ]
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[taking a few steps back to see whether that changes anything.]
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I'm not...sure that makes a difference either, Libby.