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"No reason in particular," he lied as easily as one might breathe. "I was actually out on a stroll when I ended up here."

Samael contorted his features to display the perfect amount of confusion. Enough to be believable, yet nowhere near enough to push Anath suspicion-laden territory.

"Still not sure how that happened if I'm being honest, but I suppose that's just another one of life's many mysteries for you."

A pause, unintentional, but useful for allowing the deception to settle in nonetheless.

"What about you?" he asked, propping his fist beneath his chin as he leaned forward. Appearing and sounding more interested in her arrival than he really was. "Why'd you come here? It doesn't seem like the kind of place someone like you would frequent..."

He flashed her a disarming smile and gestured to her admittedly extravagant choice of dress.

"No offense of course!"