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@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ May's nearly manic voice and the tension in her cheeks showed something deeper g
 
 "May Then My Name, I know that I--"
 
-"If you talk about earlier, I will hire Guōweī myself," May interrupted mildly. "I promise that there will be time to talk about it soon, my dear, but for now, I need something else, alright?"
+"If you talk about earlier, I will hire Guōweī myself," May interrupted sweetly. "I promise that there will be time to talk about it soon, my dear, but for now, I need something else, alright?"
 
 "Of course," True Name said, frowning. "In that case, what is in the package?"