Rattleskin Redoubt A world left behind him

oh, many things, she laughed, daring another step forward even as the sparkle of humor faded from her face. but not you, i think.

closer still, boldly so; provocative in her tone, in her manner, but whether she meant to taunt or to flirt was lost on her. but did it matter? a flame ignited would bring heat whether it warmed or burned the skin. maybe that was what she wanted.