[There's a small pause as Jade considers her words once more, as well as the mention of this "Rukia".]
I can't say I do...
[Jade gives her a small nod of apology.]
...though I'm not surprised to hear that is the case.
[It's a far shot, but it does seem to click with an unlikely theory he's had. There's, of course, the chance that the person in front of him is simply a good actor, but Jade hasn't spent years gaining much needed expertise on reading people by being a fool, and there is something genuine about that bitterswet smile. Coupled with her earlier confidence, it's starting to lend some credence to a theory he wouldn't give the light of the day another time.
His gaze softens as regards Sheena again, not completely lowering his guard, but all the same, considering of what she has to say.]
If you don't mind elaborating, could you perhaps enlighten me on what I'm supposed to know or remember?
[Like your name, for instance, he almost seems to say.]
no subject
I can't say I do...
[Jade gives her a small nod of apology.]
...though I'm not surprised to hear that is the case.
[It's a far shot, but it does seem to click with an unlikely theory he's had. There's, of course, the chance that the person in front of him is simply a good actor, but Jade hasn't spent years gaining much needed expertise on reading people by being a fool, and there is something genuine about that bitterswet smile. Coupled with her earlier confidence, it's starting to lend some credence to a theory he wouldn't give the light of the day another time.
His gaze softens as regards Sheena again, not completely lowering his guard, but all the same, considering of what she has to say.]
If you don't mind elaborating, could you perhaps enlighten me on what I'm supposed to know or remember?
[Like your name, for instance, he almost seems to say.]