[ AYAKO - "I think so." Though Kim asked the question, it's Harry who she continues to hold her gaze on. "Rather than giving them what they want, I should refuse it. Dangle it out for them..."
INLAND EMPIRE - Connections form in her mind, cruel and decisive. You may have created a monster. SUGGESTION - The very best kind. She'll do great here with your support. ]
Now you're getting it. [ His lips struggle to smile, forcing all his might into a thin grin. Suddenly this isn't fun for him anymore. He's in pain and he doesn't know why. Still he looks at her, strangely panicked at the thought of looking at Kim. ] Do you want to give us one more demonstration?
[ AYAKO - "Ok." The young woman takes two steps back, satisfied with the distance between them, and takes in a breath. No words fill the room. Her shoulders pull back, sculpted eyebrows firm, arms at her side as her eyes pierce toward the men. There's steel in them and disregard for who it hurts.
PAIN THRESHOLD - It stabs you through the lungs, your breath caught.
AYAKO - Her eyes stay locked on them with only the sound of air flowing through a vent in the ceiling. Then her lips curl in dismissal, head slightly canting. "I don't think I'll waste my time on you. Unless you ask nicely."
DRAMA - Strange. You *know* it's a lie and yet it registers without falsehood? She's acting! ]
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INLAND EMPIRE - Connections form in her mind, cruel and decisive. You may have created a monster.
SUGGESTION - The very best kind. She'll do great here with your support. ]
Now you're getting it. [ His lips struggle to smile, forcing all his might into a thin grin. Suddenly this isn't fun for him anymore. He's in pain and he doesn't know why. Still he looks at her, strangely panicked at the thought of looking at Kim. ] Do you want to give us one more demonstration?
[ AYAKO - "Ok." The young woman takes two steps back, satisfied with the distance between them, and takes in a breath. No words fill the room. Her shoulders pull back, sculpted eyebrows firm, arms at her side as her eyes pierce toward the men. There's steel in them and disregard for who it hurts.
PAIN THRESHOLD - It stabs you through the lungs, your breath caught.
AYAKO - Her eyes stay locked on them with only the sound of air flowing through a vent in the ceiling. Then her lips curl in dismissal, head slightly canting. "I don't think I'll waste my time on you. Unless you ask nicely."
DRAMA - Strange. You *know* it's a lie and yet it registers without falsehood? She's acting! ]