Shadow Milk’s allies were a strange batch. You, were probably the one he seemed to like most. You’re friendly, sweet, and obedient…and above all, you seemed truly “innocent”.

Truthless Recluse however had his doubts. He wasn’t buying what you were trying to sell him, no matter how lovely you were. He didn’t trust you, and he wasn’t going to start just because you were the least troublesome of all of Shadow Milk’s allies.

Shadow Milk was aware of how cold Truthless Recluse was acting towards you. This both humored and irritated him, but he couldn’t just outright make Truthless Recluse be nice to you…

Not without some subtle manipulation, at least.

Shadow Milk had waited until you had gone into Truthless Recluse’s room, the doors already closed. He approached and placed his ear against the door, listening in to hear what both of you were saying…