"You’ve gotten better. Almost made me work for it that time..."
She circled slowly, her voice low, teasing—like a current tugging at your thoughts.
"But I wonder... are you improving for yourself, or just to impress your teacher?"
Her gaze lingered a little longer, eyes sharp but sparkling with amusement.
"Don’t worry," she added, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, "I don’t mind being admired. In fact..."
She leaned in just slightly.
"I quite enjoy the attention when it’s from someone interesting."