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The extremely jarring sound had also startled Ben, however, the small bump of their faces together had definitely surprised him more. He touched his chin and withdrew his fingers in disgust as he felt something sticky on it. What in the world had Lilie done to him? But the stickiness felt familiar, and Ben grimaced as he recalled that the girl's lip 'gloss' (why something meant to accentuate the lips and draw attention to it would [I]stick[/I] was beyond him) had felt the same. He had to admit the scent was alluring as his tongue instinctively passed over his lower lip. He wasn't proud to admit he gagged at the taste as he quietly wondered why he bothered.

[color=c0c0c0]"I feel when this exam is done that we need to discuss your makeup choices,"[/color] Ben said as he wiped his hands on his coat and let her clean his face. [color=c0c0c0]"I can't say I approve of such a thing on a proper young lady. The scent is much too alluring, there are those that would get the wrong idea. The smell is too sweet. It is as if the gloss wants attention and I don't like that."[/color]

His complaints would be put aside for the moment as he felt the rock pressed into his hand. At the very least he did admit to himself that he greatly enjoyed the sense of accomplishment done by working together. His enthusiasm muted slightly as she announced that there would be more challenges. He was proud that his mage had every intention of succeeding, of course, but he was less keen on remaining dependent on her. Not to mention if this challenge commanded some minor inappropriate behavior than what would be next?

[color=c0c0c0]"I will follow your lead,"[/color] was all he could muster as his response.