[ It wasn't as if she believed he was afraid -- inside or outside of her own lies. She didn't have to pretend every single emotion to put across, but her reaction to the fear was what became dishonest. Lauren, truly, thought it was somewhere between amusing and pitiful, but the woman she was supposed to be, the woman that would be perfect for Nathan, would find it admirable. Safe. Comforting. She'd look up to it, be doe-eyed and alluring and yet proud. Pleased that he was the one that could be strong enough to put forth the decisions that needed to be made.
Dominant where she couldn't be.
Comical, really. But she looked up at him, her chin tipped up just enough, offering up the smallest of smiles. She was still supposed to be nervous after all, unsure of just enough, already prepared to wrap her arms around herself if she had to take a step back. She knew what she was doing and she could hold her own, yes, but still-- there were pirates on board. ]
I take it you'll be staying here, defending your troops?
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Dominant where she couldn't be.
Comical, really. But she looked up at him, her chin tipped up just enough, offering up the smallest of smiles. She was still supposed to be nervous after all, unsure of just enough, already prepared to wrap her arms around herself if she had to take a step back. She knew what she was doing and she could hold her own, yes, but still-- there were pirates on board. ]
I take it you'll be staying here, defending your troops?