"Besides, it's just a temporary arrangement. You know me, always up for a bit of adventure." Her nonchalant demeanor masked the intricacies of her real living circumstances.
Ninna, still sporting her concerned expression, shook her head. "I don't get why you choose such a place, but if that's your choice, then go ahead. Just promise me you'll be cautious, okay?"
Emma chuckled at Nina's playful teasing, "Okay. If you're being this attentive, I start to suspect maybe you secretly have a crush on me."
Nina rolled her eyes, "Ugh, weirdo. I'm just kidding. Besides, I don't feel like waiting for you to finish studying those files and then driving you home to stay in that sketchy, shabby flat. Also, you're quite diligent, working overtime on your first day?"
Emma chuckled, "Tomorrow, I have a field survey. Ideally, I'd like to be completely clueless during the survey, or at least understand the concept of the land dispute legal case."
