[ she laughs and pulls her hands back. ]

Don't try to intimidate someone then get all defensive when they push back.

[ the way she circles him when she steps away is almost predatory, her red eyes not leaving him. ]

Hey, you're not scared of me, are you? It's kind of embarrassing how easy it was to throw you off, considering what you're supposed to be.

[ Emerald isn't even sure what she's doing here. That temptation to play, to let the killer out is barely holding itself in, and only because some part of her is hoping Cassian isn't actually scared of her. ]