[She blinked, looking up in surprise at the name. It wasn't that it bothered her, per se, but...
Pet names spoke of confidence. Of being comfortable with the person you were addressing. It was certainly better than him being afraid, but it wasn't what she'd been expecting.]
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Pet names spoke of confidence. Of being comfortable with the person you were addressing. It was certainly better than him being afraid, but it wasn't what she'd been expecting.]
Black is fine.