*picks up her head abruptly, her face registering a half-dozen emotions (surprise and oh you sneaky devil and laughter and that unshakeable bond)*
*pulls away from you for real this time (but catches hold of your hand and doesn't see a need to let go, whether for her or for sisters or for anything, really)*
supposed to be things I can keep
*smiling sweetly* I didn't say I was finished punishing you. *effectively putting everything (and the Them that is you and sometimes her, too) back on an even keel* You said something about dinner?