[CupcakeDolly]

Having had her paranoia quickly return, Rue had kept her guard up, and was prepared for the man stopping her. She matched the ferocity of his words with her gaze, her eyes ablaze.

"Do you believe that threats will convince me to keep you? I have heard the threats of men before, and they mean nothing from such a source. Though you are not even truly that anymore, are you?" She pulled away from his grip with some difficulty and backed away.

"And that jewelry is valuable enough to keep you fed and sheltered for quite some time, if I am not mistaken, so excuse me for not taking the time to pawn the item myself. You should be well enough to do that in your condition, yes?" She moved as if to turn away and continue walking.