I do not think you would like me half so much, Alina, if I had even an ounce of humility.
[A teasing accusation, first that Alina likes her and secondarily that it's due to Alia's cockiness, her boldness, her sharp teeth and greedy hands. She could play demure and sweet, could make herself small and palatable. She's done it before. But Alina has not asked that of her, not yet.]
Bribery, favoritism, tribute. What are sacrifices but bribery to gods, after all? I like the idea of you having sweet things, Alina. Whether or not I am one of them. Does that make sense?
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[A teasing accusation, first that Alina likes her and secondarily that it's due to Alia's cockiness, her boldness, her sharp teeth and greedy hands. She could play demure and sweet, could make herself small and palatable. She's done it before. But Alina has not asked that of her, not yet.]
Bribery, favoritism, tribute. What are sacrifices but bribery to gods, after all?
I like the idea of you having sweet things, Alina. Whether or not I am one of them.
Does that make sense?