Yukiko: I can see why everyone loves this porch swing.
Mouse (to Yukiko): Wow... Up before me two days in a row. Something must be really bothering you, sweetie. What is it?
Yukiko (to Mouse): ... I screwed everything up, Emma. I thought I was doing the right thing & now, Victor's going to hate me. And, I--
Mouse (to Yukiko): Oh sweetie, it's okay. You don't have to explain right now. Let me grab you some tissue, ok?
Yukiko (to Mouse): Okay... Thank you.
Mouse (to Yukiko): Here, you go... Now, why do you think Victor's going to hate you?
Yukiko (to Mouse): Because, I'm a liar and a fake… And, I broke up with him, last night. And, I-- I'm just awful.
Mouse (to Yukiko): Yoyo sweetie, you may indeed be a liar & a fake, but you're not awful. If you were, you wouldn't be this upset. Trust me, things will work out. I believe Eep & I broke up, at least, twice when we were first together. Once, he thought he was awful, another time I thought I was pretty awful. It happens. If you both like each other enough, you'll work it out. Okay?
Yukiko (to Mouse): You really think so?
Mouse (to Yukiko): Yes, or I wouldn't have said it. I'm not going to just say what you want to hear so you'll stop crying. That doesn't help you and it would be unfair on my part. If you think you've made a mistake & want Victor back, you may have to proceed very gently. He's probably feeling pretty hurt. But, if you really think you did the right thing, just give yourselves some space. Ok?
Yukiko (to Mouse): Okay... Thank you. I should go get cleaned up.
Mouse: I am so thankful to not be a teenager. Would not want to go through that again for all the tea in China. (to Yukiko) Alright. I'll see you later.
A couple hours later, at Poppy & Vincent's apartment, West Piedmont:
Nathaniel (to Victor): Hey, Victor? Your mom asked me to wake you up before ... Oh. You're up. And you're wearing... Have you got on a t-shirt?
Victor (to Nathaniel): Yes! I believe I told you I don't always wear a suit, didn't I?
Nathaniel (to Victor): You did. I've just never seen it with my own eyes. Are you dying or some shit?
Victor (to Nathaniel): No. I only feel like I am. Nate, I don't have the energy or patience for this. I have a massive migraine. Please leave me alone. Please?
Nathaniel (to Victor): Alright! Alright! Don't get twitchy. I'll let your mom know you're not feeling well. (to Poppy) Aunt Poppy? Victor's awake, but he doesn't look like he's feeling too well.
Poppy (to Nathaniel): Alright, I've got it, honey. Thank you.
Nathaniel (to Poppy): Yeah. 'Course. Sorry. I'll get outta your hair.
A minute later:
Poppy (to Victor): Honey, you look awful. I brought you some water & medicine... What's wrong?
Victor (to Poppy): Thanks. I went to Aunt Mouse's last night and between what I did at the inn and the inhibitor field at her house... Yoyo broke up with me last night.
Poppy (to Victor): Oh honey, I'm sorry... I really am. What do you need? Some space? A hug? … Come here, little man.
Victor (to Poppy): I just... I don't understand. Her mom had been training her to be an assassin, like she was, so she got tapped by the Imperial Guard when she came to Britannia. Her dad worked out some kind of deal to keep her away from her mother on some low-level job. They assigned her to "watch" you. I don't know why she just didn't tell me this. I wouldn't have cared. She said she had to break up with me to "protect" me. She doesn't want her files to tell Director Carver too much about me, now that he's all cozy with bloody Parliament, and she didn't want to be used as a hostage again. This is always how it's going to be, isn't it? I mean, being close to me is always going to be dangerous for people...
Poppy (to Victor): ... Well, that certainly answers a lot of my questions. Honey, she probably felt terrible about lying to you. I remember how I felt when I had to come clean with your father... Wait. Are you upset that she lied to you or that she broke up with you?
Victor (to Poppy): Both, but honestly, I'm more upset she broke up with me. She's been trained as a spy and assassin. They tend to fib. As do pirates, you know. I had to talk her out of shipping herself off to Singapore to be sold off by her uncle last night.
Poppy (to Victor): I know, we're not the safest folks to be around, but I happen to know from experience that girls who have been raised in unconventional upbringings sometimes make dumb decisions when emotions are involved. But, knowing that she can protect herself makes me feel less inclined to let her run off, if you want to be with her. Well, this can all be easily dealt with... What do you want to happen, honey?
Victor (to Poppy): I'm in love with her, Mom. I don't know what I want to do, or what the right thing to do is, but I know that.
Poppy (to Victor): Alright, honey... Rest up & when you're feeling better, we'll figure out something.
Victor (to Poppy): Thanks. Mom.
A few hours later:
Poppy (to Yukiko): Oh blooming 'ell, Yoyo! I was just 'eading over to talk to you... You made me lose my Hs... You are very good, sweetie. What can we do for you?
Yukiko (to Poppy): I-- I'd like to see Victor, if that's alright with you... And, if he'll see me.
Poppy (to Yukiko): He's been feeling a bit under the weather, today. Let me go check & see. Wait here, honey. (to Victor) Victor honey? You have a visitor... Are you up for company or should I tell her to go away?
Yukiko (to Poppy): Oh yes, of course.
Victor (to Poppy): What? Did you say something?
Poppy (to Victor): Yes, honey, Yoyo is here to see you... And, it sounds like Zoe has found her. Do you want me to send her away?
Victor (to Poppy): No, no. I told her we would talk. I'll, um, I'll talk to her.
Poppy (to Victor): Alright, honey, let me go rescue her from your sister before she scares Yoyo off.
Zoe (to Yukiko): Yoyo! You've got an awful lot of nerve to show up here after everything you've done!
Yukiko (to Zoe): Zoe, you don't understand... Please, I'm trying to fix things.
Zoe (to Yukiko): How are any of us supposed to trust you? I thought you were a friend... And, Victor's being all miserable in his room.
Yukiko (to Zoe): I-- I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come. I just wanted to see Victor... I should go.
Zoe (to Yukiko): Well, maybe you should.
Poppy (to Zoe): Zoe dear, it's okay. Why don't we go shopping for dinner? The kitchen is a bit barren. (to Yukiko) Yoyo, Victor's awake & you can go see him, now.
Yukiko (to Poppy): Thank you.
Zoe (to Poppy): Fine... But, what if--
Poppy (to Zoe): There's no what if, honey... Victor will be fine. Ok?
A moment later:
Yukiko (to Victor): Victor? If you're not feeling up to talking to me, I can come back later... I don't want to bother you.
Victor (to Yukiko): I'm alright. Physically, I've been in worse shape than this before.
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm so sorry I hurt you... I'm an idiot... I was scared... I'd understand if you never want to see me again. I was coming here to ask for you to forgive me, but after Zoe yelling at me & seeing how miserable you look. I probably don't deserve it.
Victor (to Yukiko): Yoyo... Yoyo! Wait. Please... I'd really rather you didn't leave. Honestly, I'm not sure what to do either, but I love you. And I don't want you to leave. I'm not angry you lied... Well, that's not entirely true. I'm *annoyed* you didn't trust me, but I understand. I was raised around spies and pirates and liars... Someone having a cover story doesn't really phase me.
Yukiko (to Victor): I love you, too, Victor. I didn't mean to hurt you. I've been miserable & stressing about it for the last two days. I really did think I was doing what was best... I'm sorry I lied to you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Just... Forget about the spy stuff, and the cover stories and who I am for a minute, alright? Do you want to be with me?
Yukiko (to Victor): ... Yes, more than anything.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh, god. Alright... Excellent. I, uh... Heh. I didn't realize I'd been holding my breath. Shall we start over? No cover stories, no lies, and we'll find a way to make VERY convincing reports to your betters without revealing too much or indicating you've lost your taste for the whole matter together, alright? That... That is alright, isn't it?
Yukiko (to Victor): Yes, that would be alright... Is it okay if I kiss you, now?
Victor (to Yukiko): I would REALLY like that.
