[ Then the rest of his words and the way his tone is set reach her. She nods and takes quick steps to the door. There's the split-second pause at the door, but she manages to hold back the urge to glance at him one last time - (her name) - and leaves the room with a soft: ]
Till next time.
[ If she runs all the back to her room with her flushed ears covered, at least no one sees. ]
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Till next time.
[ If she runs all the back to her room with her flushed ears covered, at least no one sees. ]