[His hand reaches for hers, fingers pressing against her wrist and sliding up to her palm -- (is it a dare?) -- to bring it back up, as if inviting her to a dance, eyes focused on her with fondness built entirely on selfish interest. Laurie is one of the witch's pets with the most potential, with or without her little whims, and if Jack can't appreciate that, Cerbos certainly can.]
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[His hand reaches for hers, fingers pressing against her wrist and sliding up to her palm -- (is it a dare?) -- to bring it back up, as if inviting her to a dance, eyes focused on her with fondness built entirely on selfish interest. Laurie is one of the witch's pets with the most potential, with or without her little whims, and if Jack can't appreciate that, Cerbos certainly can.]