“I’m a villain,” I agreed.

“And you’re going to tell me that if I ever open my mouth, you’ll kill me.”

Yeeeah, no, that’s not how this particular villain works. Better still keep it shut, though.

“That is one option.  Or, theoretically speaking, I could hurt you or your loved ones.”

And for the purposes of making her do that, some bluffing is in order.

She deflated, which was pretty impressive given that she hadn’t exactly been brimming with vigor before I’d opened my mouth.

*makes the sound of a balloon letting out air*

It was like she didn’t even have the energy to be afraid.

It’s been a long day. Plus however long she spent with the Merchants.

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