[ His grin turns from triumphant to amused as she mopes – and isn't that a wonder, to see such a serious, determined woman brood so terribly. He doubts he would have ever seen this side to her in life, but he's glad for the opportunity now.
There's a teasing lilt to his voice when he parrots back, ]
It's such a treat, watchin' you sulk so magnificently.
[ Though the moment is short-lived, as she's gamely snatching for the cards again. He keeps it away, reflexes sharp and hands fast and arms long, and she leans against him and the chair—
and tips it back.
And he has only time enough to yelp as they all go tumbling backward.
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There's a teasing lilt to his voice when he parrots back, ]
It's such a treat, watchin' you sulk so magnificently.
[ Though the moment is short-lived, as she's gamely snatching for the cards again. He keeps it away, reflexes sharp and hands fast and arms long, and she leans against him and the chair—
and tips it back.
And he has only time enough to yelp as they all go tumbling backward.
Whoops. ]