"Mhm. I don't blame you." Sophia nodded firmly, still holding her posture as if she had just delivered a profound and necessary truth.
Her chin was lifted, and her shoulders were squared. "It almost sounded as though they just wanted to make an item or something together. But remember: Benjamin is always sexually aroused by the curse! She must have struck a deal with Katana, which explains why Katana has been so docile since this afternoon."
"Ah, that makes perfect sense." Sapphire lowered his hands, his expression shifting from shock to dawning comprehension. "Sophia, you're sooooo smart~!"
He praised his twin without a single trace of doubt in his voice.
And he watched as she gloated, her non-existent chest puffed out in pure pride at her own brilliance, her chin rising another inch.
[Eh...? Curse...? Don't tell me...] Erica trembled slightly. A cold little wave ran down her spine. [Some of my party members truly believed my and Heka's lie?!]
