— “ Same... but... we're already here, Rai. I have my regrets but... one of them isn't meeting you, or Philanthropy.
It hurts to be here but... I'm glad to have been a part of your life. ”
Cold steel meeting flesh for a controlled shake. His calculated eyes met hers. Searching for her intentions if possible. Though she seemed to either have an impeccable poker face, or harboring true lighthearted curiosity about the cyborg.
He kept his head practically on a swivel upon her mentioning appearances being deceiving. He knew better than to let his guard down.
His collected facade began to slip more as she commented on the place.
"Maybe it's a good thing I don't plan on staying here long then..."
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A knowing smile crossed her lips. The man knew how to keep his cards close to his chest, which could only mean one thing.
He was a professional.
Instead of probing further, and as a show of her good intentions, Lady opted to cease her line of questioning. >
Still, he turned his head, focusing back on her as she extended her hand. He slowly raised the cold metal of his own hand. Silvery fingers extending past the leather trench coat that covered his arms.
"Raiden."
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“Careful is one way to put it… Hard to say being careful is in the cards for what I do, but I’ll at least be smart about it.”
A shrug, shooting back a look
* Phanes sighed, petting the top of his head.
— “ At least don't say it like that... 💧
But I guess I'll comfort myself with you promising me you'll be careful.... ”