[He doesn't stop, allowing her to continue leading, though he tips his head slightly to the side as he studies her. His expression is still light, but it's hardly fair to call his expression a smile when it's really more of a smirk.]
You can tell me anything, Marianne. You don't need to be shy around me.
[Despite the smirk, the words are... well, okay, they're not gentle, but they're soft and not teasing at all despite the word choice.]
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[He doesn't stop, allowing her to continue leading, though he tips his head slightly to the side as he studies her. His expression is still light, but it's hardly fair to call his expression a smile when it's really more of a smirk.]
You can tell me anything, Marianne. You don't need to be shy around me.
[Despite the smirk, the words are... well, okay, they're not gentle, but they're soft and not teasing at all despite the word choice.]