A scowl flitted across her face as she realized he didn't trust her. Keep her out of trouble? Rather like a parent not trusting their child in a candy store. The scowl led to a surge of irritation coursing through her. Who was he to tell her what to do? Of course, he was right to attempt to control her movements through this new town. The vampire herself could scarcely admit to herself that she was harmless. She just didn't fancy others knowing that. (It wasn't as if she tried to hide it.)

Zel pursed her lips, not wanting to fight with him so soon after arriving. She heaved a dramatic sigh and rolled her eyes, dancing away from him and moving to grab her things. "Fine, I'll pretend your concern for me staying out of trouble stems from an honest and...pure place in your heart," she said, picking up the luggage trunk with ease. "because I know you so well, dear friend."

She transitioned easily back into the sweet, syrupy tones she'd adopted earlier, and fluttered her lashes at him. "And because you care about me so, I'm sure you'd love to show me to your place where I can stay, yes?" It wasn't really a question.

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