@fontainegirl / event with opal.
narcissism seems to be something that's passed on for generations in the stone family. claire watched opal with a sense of achievement, being involved directly in the work to save them, to make them functional and more - exceptional. there was a point where the woman had harboured some jealousy for them; the want to be a replicant herself had been strong at that time but the birth of her daughter seemed to make her a lot more comfortable in her humanity. well, a lot more comfortable or a lot more susceptible to succumbing to her fragile emotions - they would always end up keeping her back in one way or another.
looking at her fine work in the performer did give her a sense of achievement as they acted as a reminder that she was indeed capable of great things. at this time, claire's considering holding her hands up and walking away from it all but there's always a reason that makes her reject that notion. her reasoning changes as she talks herself out of it, again and again. this was all she'd ever known. what would become of her when celine didn't need her anymore and where would she find herself? her uncertainty was obvious to some, although she tried to hold her nerve. finally catching the other in conversation, claire gave opal a smile, one that was intended to be friendly and could come across as forced. "hello, you." her nose creases as her smile widens. "your performance was lovely. it's been a while since i've seen you." while she speaks, the brunette's eyes can't help but scan the other, up and down.