Crocodile tears?!

Horrified with myself, I held up my hands. Wykkd, I'm sorry! I didn't mean," I began, intending for a long apology to explain my thoughtlessness. There was something about Wykkd that just...radiated vulnerability. Despite having crimson eyes that glowed in the dark, she just looked...like she needed to be shielded from any and all harm.

Which is probably something I'd have to learn to ignore. Her watering eyes immediately gained a triumphant twinkle and she kissed me on the nose before sticking out her tongue to indicate that she tricked me. "Hey...no fair pulling that sort of stuff," I grumbled. "You're way too good at that. I really thought I hurt your feelings."

This was true, but I was also attempting a trick of my own, trying to guilt her a little. I didn't like being the butt of a joke like that. I was actually a bit angry, but...such a cute little face! So guilt tripping her would have to work.