[While he may have had a joking tone in the first place, LB wasn't certain if that much was genuine, or if it was a "haha just kidding, unless...?" kind of deal, so she figures it was probably best to be at least somewhat firm in her rejection, just to make sure she didn't run into any awkwardness if he misinterpreted her words. So, to see him exaggerate his response was a relief.
At his warning, though, LB glances at him curiously. As someone who had been called a "beast" or even a "devil", she was far more amendable to forging connections with yokai, because deep down inside? Even at their worst, LB probably wasn't all that different from them, as far as she could tell.
However, as someone who collected information as part of her former job, she wasn't one to ignore a warning from others either. She's curious as to why he chose to warn her specifically, but figured it was probably best not to press for more information when he seemed to already have enough angst on his plate.
She forces a smile, waving a hand dismissively.]
Oh, don't worry, haha! I'm certain I've dealt with worse. But... I'll be careful.
[She looks at him oddly at his offer. Not specifically because of anything about him, but because she definitely wasn't used to anyone offering to help her - even if they were on the same side as her.]
Ah... that's kind of you, eheheh. [Her brows are furrowed. She doesn't know if he trusts his word at face value, because of her own trust issues. But, she didn't think he meant harm.] I'll keep that in mind.
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At his warning, though, LB glances at him curiously. As someone who had been called a "beast" or even a "devil", she was far more amendable to forging connections with yokai, because deep down inside? Even at their worst, LB probably wasn't all that different from them, as far as she could tell.
However, as someone who collected information as part of her former job, she wasn't one to ignore a warning from others either. She's curious as to why he chose to warn her specifically, but figured it was probably best not to press for more information when he seemed to already have enough angst on his plate.
She forces a smile, waving a hand dismissively.]
Oh, don't worry, haha! I'm certain I've dealt with worse. But... I'll be careful.
[She looks at him oddly at his offer. Not specifically because of anything about him, but because she definitely wasn't used to anyone offering to help her - even if they were on the same side as her.]
Ah... that's kind of you, eheheh. [Her brows are furrowed. She doesn't know if he trusts his word at face value, because of her own trust issues. But, she didn't think he meant harm.] I'll keep that in mind.