“now now… ” he coos, shifting his arm so he can place his hand over her mouth. “ it’s l o n g past your bedtime, young lady. there’s someone important you need to see in the morning. ”
the edges of her vision darken, but she holds on - you’re the spring maiden, for fuck’s sake. she thrashes, trying to move away from the pressure; after this, it would be all over. nowhere to run. she gives it hell.