[ Well, she's about to say more, to try a different approach. He didn't need her generosity? Well, that just made her want to be that much more defiant. ]
[ Until he slaps her. ]
[ More or less, that instantly has her looking away, more out of shock and surprise. As playful as she could be, it was a quick reminder that he was a highblood and that came with certain risks. If he tried to look, she was forcing her smile; it wasn't as easy, now. Honestly, he'd caught her off guard, and it showed. ]
[ Quietly, she spoke, ignoring the stinging sensation from her cheek. ] Don't do that again.
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[ Until he slaps her. ]
[ More or less, that instantly has her looking away, more out of shock and surprise. As playful as she could be, it was a quick reminder that he was a highblood and that came with certain risks. If he tried to look, she was forcing her smile; it wasn't as easy, now. Honestly, he'd caught her off guard, and it showed. ]
[ Quietly, she spoke, ignoring the stinging sensation from her cheek. ] Don't do that again.