[Now that...took her by surprise. It did not quite show on her face but it lit her eyes up momentarily. She reached out to take the offered gift and to look it over, though the shine of the bangle caught her attention immediately. She did not often speak of her delight in what glimmered but perhaps it had become obvious. Perhaps.
But now that it was in her hand, her thoughts immediately soured. The Warden would have given this to her directly if she had wanted to. This wasn't from her.]
So you were kind enough to bring the gift for her, hm? How very generous.
[Yes, she caught onto the lie. Now came the real question: why was he trying to give her something? What motive did he have?]
no subject
But now that it was in her hand, her thoughts immediately soured. The Warden would have given this to her directly if she had wanted to. This wasn't from her.]
So you were kind enough to bring the gift for her, hm? How very generous.
[Yes, she caught onto the lie. Now came the real question: why was he trying to give her something? What motive did he have?]
You're a poor liar.