‘ if i’m not mistaken this is the sweetest thing you’ve done for me. ’ ella is ALL full of smiles and wide eyes, her cheeks matching her rosey lips. she can’t help but look over at REGINA with adoring eyes.
‘ don’t get used to it, dear. ’ her words are flat, her features expressionless. regina, as of late, had not been in the business of doing favors — or anything, really — for anyone else, and she didn’t plan on keeping up the kindness parade. ‘ though, i am … glad i could help. ’ and then, she allows a gentle smile to lighten her seemingly permanent sour mood.