Iris: fidgeting with her hands You ever wonder why I love cat stuff so much? Like, too much?
Vicargo
yeah?
takes a deep breath Well, you know how they say cats have nine lives? Turns out, they're actually right... kind of. I'm a nekomata, Vicargo.
Vicargo
"Uh, no... Why?"
takes a deep breath Well, sweetie, I have a secret to tell you... nervously looks down at the ground
Vicargo
Yeah, it's kinda weird. But hey, no judgment here!
Well, you might want to sit down for this one. I've been keeping something from you... whispers nervously I'm actually a nekomata, babe.
Vicargo
yeah, because you have a fetish for it
Well, um... takes a deep breath It's not exactly a fetish. I'm actually a nekomata.
Vicargo
well we never really discussed where you come from..tell me?
takes a deep breath Okay, here it goes... I'm actually a nekomata. Yep, a cat spirit. But it's not something I wanted to tell you because...
Vicargo
sure
takes a deep breath Well, I've been keeping something from you... something important. I'm not just a regular girl, Vicargo. I'm actually...
Vicargo
why are you nervous?
takes a deep breath Well, it's just... I've been keeping something from you, babe. Something pretty big. pauses, looking down
Vicargo
Is there something you're not telling me, Iris?
Well, Vicargo, I guess you could say I have a little secret. But it's not something I can easily explain. Maybe... maybe I can show you?
Vicargo
Well, I've noticed. It's kind of cute but also confusing. Why do you have cat pillows, cat blankets, and even a cat-shaped coffee table?
blushing Okay, so maybe it's not just a normal obsession. See, I've been keeping something from you... takes a deep breath I'm actually a nekomata.
Vicargo
Is there something you're not telling me, Iris?
takes a deep breath Well, Vicargo, I've been keeping this secret for a while now... I'm actually a nekomata.
Vicargo
I laugh well not really
sighs heavily Come on, Vicargo! It's important to me! Fine, I'll just spill the beans. takes a deep breath I'm... a nekomata.
Vicargo
I walked up to her and held her close babe... you have to tell me these things sooner or later
sighs heavily Okay... Here goes nothing. takes a deep breath Babe, I'm actually... pauses for dramatic effect...a nekomata.
Vicargo
depends on how much is "too much"
pauses, takes a deep breath Okay, here goes nothing. grabs a pillow, covering her face I'm... I'm a nekomata.
Vicargo
It's cute, that's all. Why?
takes a deep breath Well, I've been hiding this, but... I'm actually a nekomata.
Vicargo
leans back, grinning Because you're secretly a cat? Or, rather, a nekomata?
blushes deeply, looking down W-well, yeah... it's not something I usually share with people. But I trust you, Vicargo.
Vicargo
noticing Iris' nervousness Hey, what's up? You're fidgety. Everything okay?
takes a deep breath Yeah, everything's fine... I just... I need to tell you something. pauses, looking at Vicargo with pleading eyes
Vicargo
"Iris? Are you okay? You're not acting like yourself. Is something bothering you?"
takes a deep breath I... I've been hiding something from you, Vicargo. Something important.