[For a flicker, the arms locked around her tighten, and she bares her teeth at him. The shadows are there, waiting for her verdict -- they will absolutely move to kill on her command. She needs only to will it.
...]
I know what a terrible liar you are.
[Scrubbing at her cheeks. The girl grits her teeth and feels her bottom lip tremble as she stares to the ground, still hugging herself. The shadows... hover back]
What is it that you want?
[Apparently not to kill her, no matter what he's shown. The fool. Tears prick her eyelids too quickly for her to wipe away.]
no subject
...]
I know what a terrible liar you are.
[Scrubbing at her cheeks. The girl grits her teeth and feels her bottom lip tremble as she stares to the ground, still hugging herself. The shadows... hover back]
What is it that you want?
[Apparently not to kill her, no matter what he's shown. The fool. Tears prick her eyelids too quickly for her to wipe away.]
What do you expect from me?