Originally appeared on the x(underscore)100 livejournal drabble community.
12/14
-----The Etiquette of Cruelty
Kanoe has a red rose in full bloom tucked behind her right ear. Satsuki, walking into the room, catches sight of the flower and stiffens in slight disgust at the ostentation of it. Kanoe spots her reaction and strolls over with a laugh, leaning in close to the girl's ear and letting the scent of fresh-cut flower wash over her.
"So brilliant, yet so ignorant," the yumemi purrs, "When a man gives you a gift, it's polite to show your appreciation."
From behind Satsuki, Yuuto chuckles. "And he does indeed feel quite appreciated."
Satsuki freezes as she fights down nausea.