[It would seem the same switch is flipped in Maya; when she sees Dandy back in place and why, Maya settles back in her place, too. She barely even realises they've done the same thing until a few minutes in, when she finally hides a smile behind her hand.
What a nerd. She didn't realise she had such a dweeby house guest. She's waiting to see if he's gonna really continue.. But for now, she's content to just watch. Ghosts are weird, but.. He must be here for a good reason, right?]
[Nope, he's really just watching, his tail swaying back and forth and everything. He knew he was going straight for the TV the moment he got someone to put that watch on, but a part of him can't help but start to look a little down even after his plan succeeded...]
Man... I can't believe they only let you watch TV on Sunday. That blows...
[Which means he can only watch TV on Sunday. Ridiculous!! He's a grown ass man!! How can she not feel like a huge baby with restrictions like that?]
[Ah! Great! That must mean the city's close by! For a second, Dandy thought he'd be stuck here for awhile. Now he can dick around in the city whenever everyone's doing their training shit, awesome. It's probably not too long of a trip. Hopefully.
But enough about that, a playful smile appears on Dandy's face, his tail swishing devilishly.]
What's thaaaaat~? I didn't know you had a little boyfriend~ Cute.
[Maya.. Doesn't sound overly distressed about this. Is she really speaking so casually?]
Her killer framed me, and Nick totally saved my life. So my big sis keft me in chqrge of helping Nick become an even better lawyer! I'm just here right now for summer training.
[Yeah, it's because she's so casual that Dandy can't bring himself to believe her.]
Okay, now I know you're full of shit.
Oh~! My sister was murdered, no big deal! [He speaks in a mocking tone, his pitch higher in an attempt to sound like her. He waves his little hands in the air as he rolls his eyes.] It's cool, I just inherited her lawyer is all!
[Maya replies, voice steadily lowering into a mumble. It's not like she tries to be bad at it! She doesn't even get why it worked before. Maya avoids eye contact, covering the place she's hidden the watch with her crossed hand.]
[Maya sucks in a breath in a gasp and holds it for a second. Her heart drops, a little bungee dive from her chest to her stomach anf them back up again as she steels herself.]
B-because!
[There's not a wobble in her voice, okay, she's fine. Because she believes in her sister!]
If it's Mia, she has something important to do, I just know it! She's counting on me to be independent! S-so, she can't be here just to babysit me!
[Dandy's never been a big family person, he doesn't seem to realize the HURT he's actually causing.
Because, like, who needs family anyway??? Maya's aunt is a monster, he's seen her, he'd think she'd start looking out for number one right about now. That's what HE did.]
[replies Maya, more just giving a petty reply than a thought through answer. She turns the TV off, gestures to Dandy, and heads out the room to tiptoe down the hall. She doesn't head back toward her room, though, instead grabbing a broom that's leaning on the wall nearby and heading to the foyer to sweep. She looks back at Dandy just once to give him a shhh! and gestures at him hoping he'll hide, or something.]
[As Dandy follows, he doesn't tiptoe or really do anything to appear sneaky, instead calmly holding his hands behind his head as he watches her get to work. Hiding? Is she for real? Did she already forget he's been hiding this entire time?!]
[Maya opens her mouth, giving Dandy a look-- but she can't continue, cut off by the sound of the door opening. She turns her attention to the hallway, starting to sweep as she does, and listens as someone begins to step down the hallway toward her.
Maya? Asks a woman.
"Here, m'am."
The woman steps into view in the foyer, now, imposing even though she's fairly quiet.
There you are. You're out early.
"I-- um, I couldn't pay attention... so I came back to sweep before everyone got back."
The woman lifts a hand to her face, scoffing over her sleeve.
At least you found some way to make yourself useful.
Maya lowers her head, clutching the broom closer.
Ah, well. I suppose that's all we can expect of Misty's daughter... be sure and be done before dinner.
"Yes, Mystic Morgan."
Very well. Continue.
And with that, the woman leaves the room, leaving Maya standing there with the broom tight in her hands, staring at the floor.]
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