"Yes." Angel nodded at once.
Laplace glanced sideways at Gabriel, then continued, "Is it important? Is it urgent?"
Colleagues? Naturally, there were none.
As for her follow-up questions, they were practically code words between them.
The degree of importance determined whether it could be discussed in front of Gabriel.
The degree of urgency determined its priority for handling.
Angel naturally understood what Laplace meant and said softly, "It's fairly important. As for urgent... it's not particularly urgent."
Laplace understood. Angel hoped they could speak privately.
Laplace was considering whether to find an opportunity to pull Angel aside first when, before she could say anything, Gabriel spoke up. "Do you have something to discuss? Then I'll take a look around first. I'm very interested in this Text Space."
Gabriel had mingled in the Loft World for many years and was exceptionally adept at navigating worldly affairs.
Although it did not understand the code words between Laplace and Angel, it knew that it was best not to hear important matters. Because that meant... trouble.
Gabriel wisely chose to step out of the vortex and stay far away from trouble.
But Angel forcibly dragged it back into the circle. "This matter is actually somewhat related to you."
Gabriel had already been floating away, but it suddenly stopped and extended a soft tentacle toward itself. "Related to me?"
Angel nodded. "Yes, it's related to you, but I can't tell you about it for now. If things go quickly, though, I can tell you tomorrow."
Gabriel still had doubts, but upon hearing that it could receive an answer as early as tomorrow, it did not press further.
It merely asked uneasily, "This won't be bad news, will it?"
Angel said, "Don't worry. It's just an ordinary job."
The moment it heard "job," Gabriel stopped saying