[ --okay, fine, that gets a laugh out of her. ]

I don't know whether to punish you for being so cheeky, or reward you for your boldness.

[ a few moments pass before she flips her hair over her shoulder with a nod. ]

Mm, punishment it is. Come on now, darling, all you need to do is say 'please'.

[ so close... she extends her hand again and gives her fingers a few enticing...evil...curls. ]

'Please, pretty please, Your Highness?' I promise you'll feel better once you say it.