The 'hurt puppy' look earned the man a little shrug from the China-doll, who maintained an unwavering eye-contact with him even while popping a piece of apple in her mouth. She wasn't hurt or offended, but she did not like people disrespecting Jacob, even if it was to pay her attention.
Still chewing after their brief guests ambled back to their table and their 'complimentary' Hurricanes, she caught eyes with her brother, then put her fork down to respond with a nonchalant shrug.