[In other situations, a comment like this might ignite Shaw's competitive side - earning Root a teasing You'll tap out before I'm even half done, or even an attempted tackle. God knows Root has seen both from her often enough.
But she's not wrong: Shaw does want to be pried open, and there's a big part of her that likes that Root can really, honestly wear her out, leaving her lying still and unable to push back. And as much as she also enjoys the competition and the push and pull, there's no need for genuine pretense or denial here: she is spent.]
How many marks?
[She asks - her head thrown back, her eyes closed.]
no subject
But she's not wrong: Shaw does want to be pried open, and there's a big part of her that likes that Root can really, honestly wear her out, leaving her lying still and unable to push back. And as much as she also enjoys the competition and the push and pull, there's no need for genuine pretense or denial here: she is spent.]
How many marks?
[She asks - her head thrown back, her eyes closed.]
Do some inventory.