[It would be so easy to make Jasmine snap. The wrong word, the wrong tone, and maybe she wouldn't cry like she used to, but she'd definitely shout. No matter how Jasmine might try to keep herself together with a cool demeanor, when it comes down to it, Rose knows she's no better than her when it comes to her temper.
Instead, she breathes slowly through her nose, counts to ten in her head. She's not a kid anymore. She wouldn't piss someone off just to have the satisfaction of knowing she can, least of all her sister. And she's too old to still be upsetting Clover like this, isn't she?]
Fine. [It's bitten out without her meaning to. She closes her eye and takes another deep breath.] I won't fight anymore.
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Instead, she breathes slowly through her nose, counts to ten in her head. She's not a kid anymore. She wouldn't piss someone off just to have the satisfaction of knowing she can, least of all her sister. And she's too old to still be upsetting Clover like this, isn't she?]
Fine. [It's bitten out without her meaning to. She closes her eye and takes another deep breath.] I won't fight anymore.
[Not today at least.]