[She returns his gaze just as steadily, despite how much smaller and weaker she may be compared to him in his monstrous form. They're clearly measuring each other up - not to fight, probably out of very similar protective feelings. Riley obviously feels perfectly safe, so Mukuro doesn't need to worry for her - so when she speaks, it's in a low, polite voice, if a bit guarded.]
You're welcome, but - you don't need to thank me. ...I owed her.
[She will not elaborate. If she's 'Mukuro from across the hall,' that's exactly what she'll give and nothing more; she's well trained in blending in and playing the role she's given.
Besides, even if she wanted to, she's barely sure of her own feelings or how being friends even works. It's not like she's ever had them until now.]
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You're welcome, but - you don't need to thank me.
...I owed her.
[She will not elaborate. If she's 'Mukuro from across the hall,' that's exactly what she'll give and nothing more; she's well trained in blending in and playing the role she's given.
Besides, even if she wanted to, she's barely sure of her own feelings or how being friends even works. It's not like she's ever had them until now.]