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[ The video opens from an angle, filming what looks like a film crew and a man wearing a very large cravat talking with Annie. Both faces can be seen from the side. ]

So get this, [ he says, lifting his hands. ] you start out by seeing everyone's bare feet—

[ Annie stares at him, unblinking. The man's smile fixes in place, and he continues on. ]

Then you see their bare legs—

[ Annie continues staring without blinking. Determined, the man goes on. ]

Then you see bare everything from the legs up, and then their faces—

[ Annie stares, her eyes narrowing. ]

Before at last you step out, naked, and—

[ She holds up a hand, cutting him off. ]

When they said this was going to be a dating show, I didn't realise they really meant pornography. A young woman like me might take offense.

[ The man waves his hands, shaking his head. ]

No, no, no! It's not pornography, it's art! There's no touching invol—

[ His voice is cut off as Annie moves forward, her quick throw of the man landing him on his back on the ground with Annie placing one knee on the middle of his chest. His arms are held overhead. He's breathless, wheezing a little, eyes wide from what whites can be seen by the camera, which floats closer. ]

To hell with art. Contact me when you have a real proposal.

[ She pushes up to her feet, dusting herself off with a look of irritation still on her face. Her eyes flit to the camera, then to the one holding it. ]

Turn it off, Fritz. Now.

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Nah, it's not at all! It means you're really paying attention to what I say and do. That's a compliment, you know? Or that I at least have your interest. And you're right about what you say, so you're not getting the wrong impression.

[ Kazuki this is literally part of what makes her a good... spy...................

He's not wrong, though, in that he does have her interest as a person, so she cares to pay attention instead of doing so by route necessity. It's still weirdly... embarrassing? This isn't a skill praised like this, it's just. She can't even tell if she finds it nice? Her voice quiets a few degrees when she responds. ]

... Either way, I'm glad you're not insulted.

[He'd probably be more careful about what he says if he knew she was involved in such business. Otherwise, it is the sort of thing a person should normally be proud of.]

I'm not insulted by the truth. I... Don't really do flirting. I don't think I know how. A friend once told me that I can burden people with my emotions, but that's just how I am.

[ Her lips are sealed on the subject, and she takes his own self-professed honesty as a necessary topic change. ]

There's enough lack of honesty in the world. Being able to know what you feel, and tell people what you feel... that's a kind of strength. Not everyone can know themselves that well.

[ Her attempt at saying it's not a burden in a bad way is... this. ]

Thanks. [He wants to say, "Like you know yourself, right?" but he keeps it to himself.] I'm glad it's something you appreciate. I know not everyone does.

[ She gives the camera a tilt of her head forward, eyes closing, as acknowledgement. When she looks up again, she carries a speculative air, followed by: ]

Next time I'm heading through town [ his town, she's always in and out of towns and cities while out and about ] I owe you a meal.

[ Since he covered the alcohol last time. She more means "let me take you to food as thanks" but also, given the kick off to this network communication, doesn't want it to be weird. ]

...Heh, okay! [His instinct was to, again, play modest, but after their conversation he ended up catching himself before he did it.] Get your wallet ready, I've got a hollow leg once the dessert menu comes to the table.

[ She nods, as if this is only to be expected. She's also a sweet tooth, so she can appreciate an appetite for the dessert menu. Could she do the same?

No, she'd die from the sugar content, but that's not the point! ]

Got it. I'll call before to give you forewarning.

[Kazuki, on the other hand, metabolizes sugar like a hummingbird. Or like a 20 year old young man. Pretty much the same thing.]

Alright. You take care now! Don't let any weird TV personalities creep on you!

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