Annabelle didn't mind her brother's rejection of the idea of practicing the essence technique. After all, it had been more of an attempt to distract him, as he had felt like a stiff log in her arms earlier. Besides, she had already predicted his response. Still, she couldn't help but feel quite happy about it, as it felt like he was being overly conscious of her.
Getting the result she wanted, as she felt him finally relax his previously stiff body, and even gaining an unexpected yield, she was quite happy and couldn't help but snuggle closer to him. She leaned her head toward her brother's, their faces so close that their noses lightly touched.
She felt somewhat giddy at their current situation, an indescribable joy filling her as he didn't pull back, even though his eyes couldn't seem to meet hers. Instead, they darted around, as if searching for some means of escape.
