caedisum:

                    _{” cause, ”  he said, leaning forward in his chair
                    but not bothering to stand up. ” you’re pretty. “
                    as far as he’s concerned, that’s answer enough,
                    but just in case he adds ” & I like pretty things. “}

                        _{❛well. you’re —— not bad looking
                           yourself. but the staring’s just a bit
                           creepy.❜}