[the slap startles him more than anything, and he's still a little wide-eyed and uncomprehending when she forces him to look at her. Vincent was like this (forceful when he was upset) but more than anything, she's starting to remind him of them again...]
Why?
[that's the only thing he can think to ask. he can't keep his eyes on hers. it's too harsh, too open. why would she say that?]
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Why?
[that's the only thing he can think to ask. he can't keep his eyes on hers. it's too harsh, too open. why would she say that?]