[Beatrix would never think of herself as prey. Even without the lift of confidence from - what? - from the woman's hesitance to strike, she is an apex predator in her own world. That sort of primal assurance is difficult even for defeat to break.
She eases her stance, tilting her head to mirror Vin and holding her gaze.]
[spam, Tuesday]
She eases her stance, tilting her head to mirror Vin and holding her gaze.]
Nothing?