Your smile doesn’t fit, she had said and that implied his control was slipping. If his young sister had spotted a flaw in the act, then he needed to reassess and work harder. It was a good reminder.
Or perhaps, Buttermint was simply more perceptive than he had ever given her credit for. She was a gentle and kind soul who cared enough to notice such things. And with that thought, he desire to tease and torment her dissipated.
Noble Born stood up quickly. “Sometimes,” he told her as he prepared to leave, “the real smile isn’t for you and there’s nothing you can do that will change that.” But he did smile at her, sharp and mean; a brief glimpse behind the mask. “You’re a sweet girl.” He moved around the table, leaned in to kiss the top of her head. “It was a nice thought, darling sister, but turn your kindness to someone worthier.”
Then he left her there, the front door clicking shut behind him.
Chrystali
Hope this is ok! 8D I'd love to see her final reaction haha
