The problem with cell phones is that you canโt slam them down into a cradle when you hang up. Your only option is to throw them, and if you do, they just skitter across the floor and crack their case. Itโs not satisfying at all. I close my eyes and bend down to pick up the pieces.
Holly BlackI consider kissing her right there on the dirty couch, but self-preservation stops me. Once someone hurts you, itโs harder to relax around them, harder to think of them as safe to love. But it doesnโt stop you wanting them. Sometimes I actually think it makes the wanting worse
Holly BlackPet the cat dude," says Sam. "She brought you a present. She wants you to tell her how badass she is." "You are a tiny tiny killing machine." Daneca coos. "What's she doing?" I ask. "Purring!" says Daneca. She sounds delighted. "Good kitty. Who's an amazing killing machine? That's right. You are! You are a brutal brutal tiny lion! Yes, you are.
Holly BlackMirroring behavior. When a mark takes a drink from his water glass, so should you. When he smiles, so should you. Keep it subtle, rather than creepy, and itโs a good technique.
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