[ first impressions are bullshit anyway. ]

What, you mean how you're a fine china bigot? Psh.

[ claire moves forward smoothly, though she's tired from lack of sleep. she'd learned to function with little rest a long time ago, but the mansion still takes it toll. and while she might not be a mindreader, she's also had plenty of practice reading their behavior. ]

Events get to all of us, you know. Nothing to be ashamed of.