[ She wants to ask where he learned all this, but habit says that the question would come across as doubt. And really, the answer doesn't matter right now. ]
Hm... you aren't just trying to act tough, are you?
[ She digs her nails in just a little, gauging his reaction. But at his encouragement she presses closer and lets her hands slide down, tracing the muscles of his chest and scraping her nails very gently over his nipples as she reaches lower. She keeps her touch as light as she can over the brand mark - this isn't the time she wants to kindle painful memories - and presses a soft kiss to the side of his neck instead. ]
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Hm... you aren't just trying to act tough, are you?
[ She digs her nails in just a little, gauging his reaction. But at his encouragement she presses closer and lets her hands slide down, tracing the muscles of his chest and scraping her nails very gently over his nipples as she reaches lower. She keeps her touch as light as she can over the brand mark - this isn't the time she wants to kindle painful memories - and presses a soft kiss to the side of his neck instead. ]