Plaything in one's palm
He felt like a child caught misbehaving.
Caius didn't press further. He walked over to the desk and dropped a heavy, professional-grade art supply case onto it. The case was made of dark, polished wood, with brass fittings. It was the kind of set Lynn had once dreamed of owning but could never afford.
"Stop moping around," Caius said, his voice a command, not a suggestion. "Don't just stare into space all day. Paint something."
He didn't wait for a response. He turned and left the study, leaving Lynn alone with the expensive gift.