[Had she been raised any other way, she might find that harshness off-putting. As things are, though, it's more familiar than anything, and while that's not exactly comforting, she's used to dealing with it.]
O... Okay!
[She doesn't step any closer, though, waiting for Akiha to move first.]
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O... Okay!
[She doesn't step any closer, though, waiting for Akiha to move first.]