[Inevitably, it has the opposite effect. He's retreating, she won't tolerate it, won't abandon him to it. Her palm catches just beneath the edge of his jaw, pulling him back towards her till her forehead is against his-- just barely. Careful, grounding contact that blocks off the option of removing himself from this situation.
If he wants her to go, he'll have to say it directly.] Easy, John.
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If he wants her to go, he'll have to say it directly.] Easy, John.
Easy.