[ If he was betting on her remaining emotional and confused, then he bet on the wrong horse.
Because when he calls her that -- essentially -- a bother -- her eyes narrow, and her expression turns frosty. It's an alien look on her, but she's on her last legs emotionally and just isn't capable of taking any bullshit. ]
Are you calling me a bother? Is that what you're saying to me?
Don't tell me what I can and can't try to do. Maybe I can't understand everything, but Luke and I are more alike than you think. I've died, Guy. Twice. You can't tell me I don't know what pain is.
What are you hiding from me? [ Her jaw tightens, and she lifts her chin. She is seventeen years old and a human being and god damn it all she will not be cowed by his casual criticism. ]
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Because when he calls her that -- essentially -- a bother -- her eyes narrow, and her expression turns frosty. It's an alien look on her, but she's on her last legs emotionally and just isn't capable of taking any bullshit. ]
Are you calling me a bother? Is that what you're saying to me?
Don't tell me what I can and can't try to do. Maybe I can't understand everything, but Luke and I are more alike than you think. I've died, Guy. Twice. You can't tell me I don't know what pain is.
What are you hiding from me? [ Her jaw tightens, and she lifts her chin. She is seventeen years old and a human being and god damn it all she will not be cowed by his casual criticism. ]