…You’re right,that was my bad.It was a knee-jerk reaction I didn’t think it through.Luckily,no one suspected my identity.
Whoa,whoa,whoa…Are you serious?I dunno if this counts as “gossip,“but it’s definitely on track to be the juiciest this whole year…
juicy: (informal) interesting because you find it shocking or exciting 生动有趣的；妙趣横生的；刺激的
juicy gossip
使人感兴趣的流言
We need to confront her face-to-face.
So.can you clue us in?Tell us everything.The more we know,the more easily we’ll be able to cover for you..
ˌclue sb ˈin (on sth)
(informal) to give sb the most recent information about sth 给（某人）提供最新信息
He’s just clued me in on the latest developments.
他刚给我提供了最新的进展情况。
Otherwise,I suggest that you bite your tongue.Because if you really believe I killed two people without making a sound or leaving a trace…pointing fingers at me would surely only make you my next target.
to accuse or blame (someone)指控，指责（某人）
He was quick to point an accusing finger at his coworkers.
他立即指责起同事来。
Let’s stop pointing fingers at each other and just solve the problem!
我们别互相指责了，把问题解决了吧！
Are you seriously buying this?Hey,Officer,she just admitted to being Lelek. Aren’t you going to do something about this?
[T] ~ sth(informal) to believe that sth is true, especially sth that is not very likely 相信（尤指不大可能的事）
You could say you were ill but I don’t think they’d buy it (= accept the explanation).
And that is exactly what the real culprit wants.I don’t want to be the scapegoat who lets the murderer get away with this crime.
Despite all the accusations,she made the smart choice…A remarkable display DE of rational thinking under pressure.Clearly,Odette’s talent extends far beyond the art of dance.
Nevertheless,the group still considers you the prime suspect.Dasstime you have no quarrel with that,Miss Odette?
~ (with sb/sth)
(especially in negative sentences)
a reason for complaining about sb/sth or for disagreeing with sb/sthWe have no quarrel with his methods.
I understand.You’re welcome to keep an eye on me around the clock.I have no objections
Hmph,for my wife and daughter’s sake,I’ll let you off the hook for now… But don’t think you’re forgiven for breaking into my house and threatening me…Just wait till we get out of here,Lelek.We’ll settle the score then
the score [sing.] (informal) the real facts about the present situation 实情；真相
What’s the score?
情况怎么样？
You don’t have to lie to me. I know the score.
你不必瞒我。我知道是怎么回事。
sigh*.Don’t indulge her,Tonia.You don’t have to swear an oath over things like that..
The emotions we convey through song take precedence over our facial expressions.So,we think of it as our primary mode of expression.
It’s really not the big deal you’re making it out to be.I think I just have a knack for it.Plus,I have a…Hmm…very close friend who’s a Water Imp.A delightful lady,hehe.But keep that a secret.
In fact,Lelek’s numerous covert operations make fine textbook examples for military agents.
I’m calling dibs on being the first to rest.Goodnight.
Everyone is sleeping on the stage,making for a scene right out of absurdist theater.Eventually,the time comes for the first shift change…
Couldn’t sleep.My mind’s been running haywire.
I had a hunch that you wanted a conversation,too.Let’s take this chance to clear the air,shall we?
…And yet.Even though I never approved of her methods,and she was an abrasive person…The fact remains that I am indebted to her.
It was extremely grueling,and it didn’t exactly come naturally to me.All I could do was try to ignore the biting cold and practice,practice,practice.
Every day was a struggle against the cold,pain,and fatigue…And most nights,I struggled to fall asleep..
After enduring all that,I’ve become almost immune to the sensation of pain.I suppose that was the cost of survival
One time,when I was secretly practicing a dance at night,she suddenly showed up.I knew she was there to catch me red-handed
She knew the location of every piece of CorIgnis.If any recipient started acting suspiciously,she’d be onto them immediately.Heh,trust her to make even a mark of approval feel suffocating..
Yes.The weapon’s development and alt the related experiments are overseen by Lord Pierro,“The Jester,“and the lab is located deep within the Armory Palace.
You two seem to be hitting it off.
Hah.Of course I was.In the military,one learns to fall asleep quickly,even in the most inhospitable environments.It’s vital to staying alert and energized… Why,is something wrong?
sighWell,we’ve come this far.You never know…Maybe we’re almost there?C’mon,enough moping let’s go.The black mist is catching up.
I’m the Stars’ Envoy
The black mist has stopped rising.Its hunger is satisfied for now,having devoured your two companions
To be honest,I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night…I couldn’t help but think I was the target,so I just laid there with my eyes closed
winks
When you wink at someone, you look toward them and close one eye very briefly, usually as a signal that something is a joke or a secret.
not get/have a ˈwink of sleepnot sleep a ˈwink
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to not be able to sleep 没合一下眼；不能入睡
I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.
我昨天一夜都没合眼。
I hardly slept a wink.
我几乎连个盹儿都没打。
I heard艾米莿亚tan and Lelek chatting,but otherwise I don’t recall hearing any commotion during the night
If you ask me,this killer can clearly strike whenever they please.The night watch was a useless endeavor from the start..
Lelek must be an expert in poisoning!Clearly,she used some poison that can’t be detected on the corpse!
She’s been playing us for fools!You get off on this,don’t you?Revealing your identity,only to carry on with your killing spree?
To play someone for a fool means to trick, lie to, or take advantage of a person while treating them as if they are not smart enough to notice.
That’s a hideous thought.One that only a hideous mind like yours could dream up.
Hmph.I implore you all to ask yourselves:How many people are there really in this world that have what it takes to kill another person?Not many,I’d wager.
Everything you’ve said so far is still just Conjecture,which doesn’t constitute a concrete lead.You need to back up your claims with some evidence.
Hmph,maybe I shouldn’t be so surprised you military types are always colluding with criminals totarget the rich…
Even if…Even if Mr.Chugunov is a puffed-up,pig-headed,windbag who doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about..
I had no intention of resorting to violence.But youre right,Miss Tonia.I ought not prevent him from speaking his mind.
Did you have an idea,Mitya?You’re the brainiac here,right?C’mon,clue us in!
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I’ve been mulling something over.All the leads we have so far concern things from outside the theater.Miss Odette’s alter ego,the threats Mr.Chugunov received…
think this could be a supernatural event.It isn’t characteristic of human-on-human homicide at all
Haha…I got into scientific research because of my insatiable curiosity.But if the present situation defies all known scientific explanations,I don’t mind shifting my curiosity toward the paranormal instead.
Yeah,I…think I heard the same thing.But I mean,they’re only rumors,night? We’ve worked here for years.Surely we would’ve noticed any spooky goings-on by now?
Very well.Whether it’s criminals or ghosts we’re looking for,the same rules apply -everyone needs to tread carefully.I’ll move the bodies into the same room for now.
tread carefully
to be very careful about what you do or say 小心谨慎地说；小心翼翼地做
The government will have to tread very carefully in handling this issue.
政府在处理这个问题时须慎之又慎。