The girl's face twisted in pain at her hair being pulled, air escaping through her gritted teeth as she is smacked across the face once more. She barely managed to bite back a yelp of pain as she lay limp in the grip, regaining composure before lifting her head again.
What Banru could see was an expression that he probably never had seen on Morana's face before. Her eyes were narrowed, glinting with determination while her mouth was set to something close to grimancing. This was not out of fear; this was an act of defiance. She would not give them the satisfaction of having her squirm. Until she could see a chance to do something to escape, she would not utter a word.
"Let...go." she nearly spat, the words forced with no stutter. This time she would not cower, even if there was some concern at the creature that she couldn't see, but could clearly hear observing them with glee.