Kai's reaction was immediate and loud. "Shut up!" he barked, his voice cracking, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. His face, already flushed, darkened further as he pointed an accusing finger at her. "You're—you're practically naked under that robe! You're not even wearing undergarments!"
Esme raised an eyebrow at his outburst, her expression a mixture of amusement and feigned innocence. She gave a light shrug, as though his words were of little consequence. "So?" she asked nonchalantly, adjusting the knot of her robe for emphasis.
"So?!" Kai sputtered, his voice rising in pitch. He gestured wildly, his frustration boiling over. "You can't just stand there like that! If—if you even think about taking that robe off, I'll—I'll sue you for harassment!"
