[ Her kneejerk reactions are offense and defensiveness, and there's a stubborn clenching at the hinge of her jaw that doesn't bode well. But he's trying, she can see that. And it's not like this is some generic warning-off situation. She suspects he knows, and probably doesn't know she knows. But on the off chance he's concerned about something else entirely, she's not about to offer the secret she hasn't even technically been told.
She swallows down an urge to snap at him and lets her response come a moment later, even, sincerely friendly. ]
I appreciate the concern, really. I promise I've got my eyes open here. [ Sort of. ]
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She swallows down an urge to snap at him and lets her response come a moment later, even, sincerely friendly. ]
I appreciate the concern, really. I promise I've got my eyes open here. [ Sort of. ]