[his first reaction is understandable; honestly, even if her feigned innocence had been perfect (which she knows it isn't), she'd wonder what would be wrong with anyone who wouldn't want to protect what's theirs first. understandable, and not worth her further time. she's just about to turn on her heel, when —
the man does something she doesn't expect.
she freezes, stunned, for the moment, by actual genuine shock. her eyes go between him, the plate, and back again a few more times before she finally finds her voice.]
That's — [her own sentence cuts off with a frustrated sigh. she hadn't been looking for a gesture — or for a need to be in anyone's debt. she reaches out a hand, and, shaking her head instead of looking directly at the man, she shoves the offered plate back in his direction.] You can keep it.
no subject
the man does something she doesn't expect.
she freezes, stunned, for the moment, by actual genuine shock. her eyes go between him, the plate, and back again a few more times before she finally finds her voice.]
That's — [her own sentence cuts off with a frustrated sigh. she hadn't been looking for a gesture — or for a need to be in anyone's debt. she reaches out a hand, and, shaking her head instead of looking directly at the man, she shoves the offered plate back in his direction.] You can keep it.