Phoenix Maplewood can't feel my face

He asked a direct question and Regipre provided a direct answer. "No." She shifted ever so slightly, glancing at him. The smile had gone from his voice and it had vanished from his face as well. His ugly features twisted into a sad frown. She did not feel bad for him, though Reggie slowly dropped her eyes and scanned the forest instead, still ignoring the dead rabbit.

The pup silently wondered if Reek would take his cue and leave her alone or whether he would keep trying to talk. She gave a tiny little huff, waiting.