The splicer cleared his throat a bit nervously, shaking his head with a forced laugh.
“I wasn’t…. hiding…. I was— Uhm—” Deep, wheezy breath.
“Exploring.”
Immediately the Sister perked up, her grin broadening.
"Ooh, that sounds like so much fun! I go exploring all the time, but I don’t think people like it—what’d you find, huh? Anything good?"
He had to be quick and find something to say. His charade was sure to come to an end if he wasn't careful with his words.
"I found-- A uhm.. A place! Yea."
Smooth.










