Clarissa returned from the drinks table, holding a glass carefully in her hand. She approached Xavier, trying to catch his attention, tilting her head in that same playful way she always did. “Here, I got this for you,” she said, offering the glass, her smile bright and teasing. Xavier didn’t move. His hands rested on his cane, fingers wrapped lightly around it, posture straight and controlled. He didn’t even glance in her direction. “You really don’t trust me, do you?” she asked, her voice soft but carrying that playful note, as if coaxing him to respond. “I don’t trust gestures,” Xavier said flatly, his voice low, almost clipped. Clarissa blinked, her grin faltering just slightly, though she didn’t let it show. “Come on… it’s just a drink. I mean, it’s not like I’d hurt you—” “I'll pass." he said quietly. Her lips pressed together for a brief moment, frustrated, then amused. She let out a light sigh and set the glass down on the table, the soft clink barely audible ove
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