Rude. A defense mechanism, or proof that he was more adult than kid? If he had been an adult, she probably would have smacked him by now.

"What is your damage that you don't want food?" she finally asked, after discarding a half dozen things she would have said if he were an adult.

Yes, ladies and germs, a Kaylin first. She thought before she spoke.

She made a face, imagining the mockery back home. Didn't help that the kid was taller than she was. For a moment... just a moment... she wished Severn was with her, that he could deal with this kid...