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Hey, Charlotte.
Did someone say my name? Who could it...
Oh.
Heh... It's me...
You should announce yourself first, Benny. That was a cute act and sweet smile I'll never get back.
Heheh... You can switch attitudes as fast as ever, I see.
Of course. I've been doing it my whole life; it'd be pretty sad if I wasn't good at it. I have to be ready at any moment to put on the helpless-lady act.
So stupid. Men have this idiotic dream girl in their minds, but if I don't play the part...
If everyone knew your real personality, they'd be really surprised.
Don't even joke about that, Benny. In fact—just so we're clear—if you tell everyone that I'm acting most of the time... Well, they may never find all of you.
Relax... I don't plan on it.
Good. As long as they think I'm cute and need help, they'll offer me all kinds of things.
Yikes, here come some folks. It's a pain, but I've got no choice!
Teehee! Why hello there, everyone! How are you doing? *leaves*
Heh... She could teach them a thing or two about fighting, if she wanted...
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Oh, Benny! Darling!
Darling?
Have you seen anyone else around? Anyone within earshot, perhaps?
Oh. Of course. Nope. No one else but me.
Are you absolutely certain? I'd hate for there to be someone hiding nearby...
Relax... No one's here.
...
Pheeeew! Gods, I'm exhausted!
Heh...
I can't believe how many men actually believe this frail act is legit. No one in this country is even remotely like this. Maybe that's why it works...
If it's that tiring, why not drop the act and be yourself for a change?
As if it's that easy! Don't you understand, Benny? They all expect me to act this way. If I don't, I'll never be able to get ahead.
Hmpf...
If the kind of woman I actually am was at all appealing, I wouldn't act! But that just isn't the case.
I see... That's rough...
It's a refreshing break to break loose in front of you, I will admit.
I actually wanted to ask... Why don't you put on your act around me?
Well, we have known each other for quite some time now... And you've never seemed the type to judge anyone harshly.
It's just easier to be myself around you. Almost comforting, really. You're like a big, soothing...rock. Or something.
I suppose that's a good thing.
OK, that's enough rest for me. Time to go play nice again!
OK... Don't push yourself too hard.
Of course! Now, off I go! *leaves*
Hah...
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Charlotte... Is something wrong?
I...think I'm jealous of you, Benny.
What do you mean?
You always get to act like yourself. It doesn't matter if people are around. You don't put on an act—you just...are.
That is true... But a lot of people are afraid of me.
More people might not be afraid of me if I acted like a totally harmless person.
Ahaha. I suppose you have a point there.
I think you were actually the first person who wasn't afraid to talk to me.
That's because I could tell what kind of person you really were! Cowardly, but kind. A gentle giant.
Heh...
I think I'm a little tired of putting on this helpless-damsel act.
Why not just be yourself, then?
Easier said than done, Benny. Much, much easier.
You're already an attractive woman. You don't need the act.
Now you're just saying things to make me feel better...
I'm not, but it doesn't matter. No matter how you behave, I'll always treat you the same way.
...
Thank you. I feel a bit better hearing that.
Well, good then.
Changing how I live my life now would be a real pain, so I'll keep up the act.
Men are kinder and more attentive to me that way, anyway!
Hah, if you say so.
But...make time for me if I get worn down again, all right?
Of course. I'll always make time for you.
Thank you, Benny. You're a real sweetheart.
Don't worry about it. We're both helping each other...