[ His displeasure means he has at least heard her, and for the time being that's all she's asked. She smiles at him, dark-eyed and cheerful. His sorrow is utterly delightful to her, sweet and precious. She touches his arm lightly with the tips of her fingers.
She keeps her horrible, poisonous mouth shut for a moment and waits to see if he'll tolerate it. ]
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She keeps her horrible, poisonous mouth shut for a moment and waits to see if he'll tolerate it. ]