[Though she'd tried to smile slightly, to present a better picture... slowly, as he speaks, her smile fades. Even though its a compliment, though it pleases her to hear...
She begins to look smaller, standing there, despite the slight edge towards maturity the makeup has given her.]
... I suppose I shall be without your advice on such matters, going forward.
[Despite the brief distraction, she was not able to avoid that thought.
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She begins to look smaller, standing there, despite the slight edge towards maturity the makeup has given her.]
... I suppose I shall be without your advice on such matters, going forward.
[Despite the brief distraction, she was not able to avoid that thought.
And the confusion it brought with it.]