[ The deed is done and she has no say in it now. If he is looking for a reaction then, he does not garner one from her. She has no allegiance to this man nor any other. But she will admit to herself that he shows surprising control and strength, gruffness aside, something she can admire. Alysia turns to wipe her hands on one of the spare cloths when he takes her by the wrist. The act of it nearly has her reaching for the hidden blade at her thigh, beneath the skirts, and her expression tightens as she looks on him.
If Vane wants a reaction, he has it now. ]
Your thanks is not necessary...but appreciated.
[ Not many do so, far less since her fall in status. Instead, she allows him to continue to hold her wrist as she stands before him, tall, positions reversed from what they were in the shop. ]
I would like payment for my services. I have no use for coin nor would I assume you have much.
[ And she can gain far more besides in her line of work. ]
no subject
[ The deed is done and she has no say in it now. If he is looking for a reaction then, he does not garner one from her. She has no allegiance to this man nor any other. But she will admit to herself that he shows surprising control and strength, gruffness aside, something she can admire. Alysia turns to wipe her hands on one of the spare cloths when he takes her by the wrist. The act of it nearly has her reaching for the hidden blade at her thigh, beneath the skirts, and her expression tightens as she looks on him.
If Vane wants a reaction, he has it now. ]
Your thanks is not necessary...but appreciated.
[ Not many do so, far less since her fall in status. Instead, she allows him to continue to hold her wrist as she stands before him, tall, positions reversed from what they were in the shop. ]
I would like payment for my services. I have no use for coin nor would I assume you have much.
[ And she can gain far more besides in her line of work. ]
I require information, instead.