At the very least, if they knew each other they could pass on what they do figure out to each other. It wouldn't make sense not to. And hiding things could only end up making it worse when the other does echo back whatever the other might be anxious about them finding out, at least so Stella figures.
"I...no. I was just going to take the bus back. Why?"
She looks up from checking her phone, ensuring her parents aren't trying to get hold of her and wondering where she is, out this late.
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At the very least, if they knew each other they could pass on what they do figure out to each other. It wouldn't make sense not to. And hiding things could only end up making it worse when the other does echo back whatever the other might be anxious about them finding out, at least so Stella figures.
"I...no. I was just going to take the bus back. Why?"
She looks up from checking her phone, ensuring her parents aren't trying to get hold of her and wondering where she is, out this late.