[ she relents. just an inch or two, adjusting to spock's renewed pressure. and she holds her breath.
the trick, she decides, is in fighting back without fighting too hard. it's always been a delicate balance for the slayer: not treating even the friendly clashes like a war-game. luckily, over the last decade, buffy's had the uniquely long opportunity to temper her strength.
she focuses her attention on their joined hands and -- serious now instead of boasting -- she pushes back, trying to direct the vulcan's hand towards the table's top. ]
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the trick, she decides, is in fighting back without fighting too hard. it's always been a delicate balance for the slayer: not treating even the friendly clashes like a war-game. luckily, over the last decade, buffy's had the uniquely long opportunity to temper her strength.
she focuses her attention on their joined hands and -- serious now instead of boasting -- she pushes back, trying to direct the vulcan's hand towards the table's top. ]