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[right]Interacting With [@Hero][/right]

Mariette watched Lilie retreat. Into the wall. Not exactly what she had demanded, but an interesting reaction nonetheless. She hadn't been certain that the white-headed girl would run off to her room, after all, she had been slightly crude in her reprimand. Calling her insolent and saying that her training was subpar was something she certainly had not expected would go over well. That condescending tone, when used on anyone, could lead to varying results. It was her fault for not filtering her words the way she usually did. She had been too sudden, but she wasn't going to apologize to her mage. Especially when she was crossing her arms and like a rebellious child. This caused Mariette to think of something, thinking back to their previous conversation. She took a step closer to Lilie, wiping at her eyes and sniffling to staunch the flow of tears for a few moments. Blood smeared across her face, rather than perfect trails on her cheeks there were big splotches.

[color=DDA0DD]"Lilie, you wicked girl, I see you're taking my advice."[/color] She didn't elaborate, but as she said this more tears flowed down her face and into her mouth. She groaned at the sweetness, already envisioning the ache in her stomach that would shortly follow. Shaking her head slightly, she stared into Lilie's eyes, looking for anything that would confirm her thoughts. Her head swam, and she wasn't able to pick up on anything. Not yet, but she was sure the signs would come. She hung her head slightly, hoping she was wrong. Why did people enjoy leaving her? Was she really that unlikeable? Clucking her tongue, she turned around, taking heavy breaths to gather herself. She waited until the tears stopped altogether, before turning back to Lilie. She took another step closer until they were almost as near as they were during the feeding. 

[color=DDA0DD]"I don't want to be rejected by you. I don't want my first mage to run from me, so I'm asking you to stay."[/color] She frowned, the expression making her dejection obvious. [color=DDA0DD]"I will ask many things of you, and I'll expect you to respond with vigor. But I won't break you, you have to believe me. The situation outside could have been handled without violence if you had just [i]trusted[/i] me. You'll learn to do so, just as I'll learn your limits."[/color] She held out her arms like she was expecting Lilie to embrace her. In all honesty, she didn't think the girl would do it. After all, she was a bloody mess, among other things. [color=DDA0DD]"Until then, can't we just get along? You're full of promise, and I don't want to miss out on something great. Plus, the council won't listen to you if you report me and ask for a transfer."[/color] She laughed at this, trying to lift up the situation.