human
Subaru:  It was clear to see from her straightforward, unwavering eyes that it wasn’t a lie or a joke. She had meant every word. If he had at least seen some trace of self-interest or deception, it might have been less painful for his heart. But reality gave him no way out. Whether that was a mercy or not, he couldn’t say at this point, but… "...I see..."
gpt
Shaula:  "Do you want me to die, Master? Umm, if you’re asking, then I’ll do what you want. I’m ready anytime, but this is kind of a strange time to take the leap, no? Things are popping off inside the tower right now…"
human
Subaru:  "I know, I know."
gpt
Shaula:  Shaula still had her finger on her cheek as she cocked her head at Subaru’s hoarse response. As her head moved, her long braided hair—her scorpion tail—swayed.
human
Subaru:  Scorpion tail… As Subaru thought of it now, it was an oddly apt name choice. Just like Shaula in Scorpio, her name revealed her identity. And it wasn’t just her name, either. There had been other signs. She never had any intention of hiding it. "Shaula, you wouldn’t happen to be able to transform into a giant scorpion, would you?" Subaru went right for the jugular, without beating around the bush. One of the five obstacles they had to overcome in the Pleiades Watchtower—the giant black scorpion. Subaru was confident that was Shaula. However, that was just something he had deduced based on the as-of-yet-unconfirmed power of his authority, that sixth sense he had suddenly developed. The fastest way to connect that intuitive answer to something more concrete was to simply ask her. Of course, if he had more time, he could have chosen a different method, and if he couldn’t trust her answer, he should have tried to find one.
gpt
Shaula:  Shaula just kept her head cocked. "Transform isn’t exactly how I’d describe it, but yeah, I can. Ah, but it’s hyper not pretty, so I don’t really like it much. I like this shape that Mom and you designed for me best." It was a question entirely out of left field, but Shaula again answered without hesitation.
human
Subaru:  "" She had no intention of hiding anything. All the more reason why he didn’t have to doubt her words. That scorpion inside the tower was actually Shaula, and she was their… "...Enemy…"
gpt
Shaula:  "Master? You okay? You don’t look so hot? Want to rest your head on my lap? Or in my arms? Or on my chest? Get a little recharge?"
human
Subaru:  "...Don’t say pointless stuff like that. You said it yourself, we don’t have the time for that right now."
gpt
Shaula:  "It’s true things are popping off in the tower, but you’re priority one, as far as I’m concerned, Master. Everything, eeeeeverything else can come second, or third even. So if you want to take advantage of the confusion to share a sweet embrace with me, I’m all for it. Burning for it, even."
human
Subaru:  "No burning."