"B-But that's... This time, I'm wearing a dress that Professor Sesillian bought for me. If I did something like that with you now, I'd just be sullying the dress... and in turn, sullying him too..." Her voice wavered, her words tumbling out in a rush, as if saying them faster might somehow change the reality of the situation.
"You must really be in love with Professor Sesillian if you're willing to go so far just to keep his name clean," I said, a smirk curling on my lips. Her face tightened. "But, don't worry. I'm not planning on doing anything to you. Not yet, anyway."
"N-Not yet?" Her voice quivered, barely more than a breath, as if she were afraid of what might come next.
"Let's just say I'm saving the last one for a special occasion—a little finale act."
"Finale act?" she repeated, her voice shaky, her pupils dilating with confusion.
