[For a moment, a strange, reasonable, familiar expression passes across Emily's face as she peers downward.] Royce. [That's his real name.
But the recognition is fleeting, and the darker cast returns to her brows and eyes. Pity, almost. Disgusted pity. Royce is a bug, and Emily's once hesitant foot now presses down harshly, backed by most of her weight.] You're misbehaving. People who misbehave get punished.
Miss Tifa and I will punish both of you to protect this-- [Alfie's interference gets another, softer squeal of surprise. She quickly tries to pull away, then starts squirming.]
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But the recognition is fleeting, and the darker cast returns to her brows and eyes. Pity, almost. Disgusted pity. Royce is a bug, and Emily's once hesitant foot now presses down harshly, backed by most of her weight.] You're misbehaving. People who misbehave get punished.
Miss Tifa and I will punish both of you to protect this-- [Alfie's interference gets another, softer squeal of surprise. She quickly tries to pull away, then starts squirming.]