[ It catches her off-guard enough that for half a moment she freezes - a very un-Natasha thing to do. her eyes fly to his and there is a sense of startled knowing that flashes through her gaze before she quickly tries to shake that off and gives him a sympathetic smile. ]
Well. That must have been a shock. I can't imagine I was very pretty like that.
[ humor, an automatic defense she falls on without even thinking, but even she can tell her voice sounds a little strained. ]
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Well. That must have been a shock. I can't imagine I was very pretty like that.
[ humor, an automatic defense she falls on without even thinking, but even she can tell her voice sounds a little strained. ]