[ He's still eating, which means he likes it, as far as she's concerned.
And in answer to his question, she nods. Hums. Swallows. ]
Yeah. I mean, it's not like you eat something like this every single day, but it'd make a good breakfast, don't you think?
[ Really wake you up. Really, really, really wake you up, which she absently wonders what Yi Sang would look like if he was on her level. Or even like... halfway there. ]
[She is winning and he will not challenge her again.]
Mm . . . Back when I resided in T Corp., I would spend most of my hours outside of earning a living on conducting my research. On such occasions, I would forget to sleep or eat.
[In other words, he skipped very frequently to where his friends (yes, Poppy, they exist) were concerned he'd drop dead one day.]
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And in answer to his question, she nods. Hums. Swallows. ]
Yeah. I mean, it's not like you eat something like this every single day, but it'd make a good breakfast, don't you think?
[ Really wake you up. Really, really, really wake you up, which she absently wonders what Yi Sang would look like if he was on her level. Or even like... halfway there. ]
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At this point, he lowers the spork to focus on the question.]
I suppose it would be different. I did not oft eat much for breakfast whenever I would remember to do so.
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You— huh? [ Chews. Swallows. ] Wait, how much are we talking about skipping breakfast here?
[ The Victorian orphan eyebags... ]
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Mm . . . Back when I resided in T Corp., I would spend most of my hours outside of earning a living on conducting my research. On such occasions, I would forget to sleep or eat.
[In other words, he skipped very frequently to where his friends (yes, Poppy, they exist) were concerned he'd drop dead one day.]
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Oh, you know what, I've been there before too, actually. That's why I'd keep a bowl of candy beside my computer.
[ So she got her necessary nutrients(??) in. Still, this is the most relatable Yi Sang has ever been, maybe. ]
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Ah, that reminds me. How has your self-promotion fared? Do you believe you'll find yourself with a favorable network once the game has ended?
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She pauses mid-scoop of ice cream at his question. It falls back onto the plate. ]
I... shit. I completely forgot about that. [ Shit?? She got so caught up in the thrill of yuri that... shit.
A beat. ]
You know what, I think it'll all work out anyway. I can probably do it on my own, whatever happens!
[ Yeah!! Confidence!! ]
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Perhaps it's a good sign. Poppy is confident, which means she's dedicated her time here to a different kind of lack.]
What of your partner? Surely, he can help so as to carry the weight with you.