[ Kaisa lets him have the hit, because he's from Kirkwall, because he's a small elf, and because it takes balls to sucker punch someone who could twist you like a pretzel and drop you off at a bakery if she was so inclined. She takes the hit like someone who knows how to take hits (because you have to train newbies somehow, and because sometimes Kaisa does things that deserves getting hit and she fesses up to her mistakes). Her face moves with his face, and she takes a step back with it, so she doesn't get knocked off balance. Of course, it may just make things worse to obviously let him hit her without protest, but hey, maybe he'll appreciate it. Taking a hit she figures is owed is about the extent of Kaisa's diplomacy skills. ]
Duly noted. You got that out of your system, now?
[ She says it calmly, hand feeling where his fist landed. Her legs move as she turns to speak to him, subtly preparing for a more direct brawl if it's needed. He got his one free punch, and if he tries anything else, she'll have to deal with him. She isn't smiling anymore, but she still looks perfectly placid, still in control of the situation. ]
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Duly noted. You got that out of your system, now?
[ She says it calmly, hand feeling where his fist landed. Her legs move as she turns to speak to him, subtly preparing for a more direct brawl if it's needed. He got his one free punch, and if he tries anything else, she'll have to deal with him. She isn't smiling anymore, but she still looks perfectly placid, still in control of the situation. ]