[ The response is automatic, but she still takes a step or two closer, arms trailing at her sides. She's not sure what to do with them or what Lakshmi wants from her now. She feels stupidly vulnerable, as if maybe she shouldn't have apologized. The arrogant, vindictive part of her wants to throw it all back in her face and leave her to her bonds. But she lingers, watching Lakshmi with her good eye as she scoots in closer. ]
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[ The response is automatic, but she still takes a step or two closer, arms trailing at her sides. She's not sure what to do with them or what Lakshmi wants from her now. She feels stupidly vulnerable, as if maybe she shouldn't have apologized. The arrogant, vindictive part of her wants to throw it all back in her face and leave her to her bonds. But she lingers, watching Lakshmi with her good eye as she scoots in closer. ]
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