"Speaking of curiosities, I've got one myself. Why do your inhabitants go after Prime Worlds like they're some kind of rare delicacy that can't be resisted?"
[…eh?]
'Gozon' couldn't believe 'her' ears.
To think Evan had the audacity to ask 'her' that outright.
Locking eyes with him, 'she' saw no trace of mischief in his grey irises. Instead, his entire demeanour had shifted, leaving her confused.
Moments ago, he'd been exuding a playful aura, acting like none of this was serious. Now, he radiated a strange intensity that caught 'her' off guard.
[…I don't know if you're bold or just stupid.]
"I'd like to think I'm the former."
Despite the threatening edge in 'her' voice, Evan didn't flinch as he replied. He hopped down from the sink and stepped closer to 'her', closing the distance in seconds.
With his hands tucked into his pockets, he tilted his head slightly and repeated his question.
"So? Are you going to tell me?