[ given the reaction, she can't help but feel a little smug, the corner of her lips twitching upward. see? two could play at the "unhelpful dickhead" game. she considers this. for her troubles--and to maybe, possibly eek out helpful and nice information--xayah lowers the knife. ]

... was... one of those people a loud, red and gold vastaya?

[ a girl can hope, right? ]