[annnnd all of the lightness immediately evaporates from her demeanor. she even sits up to stare at him again, though this time her expression is blank]

[she's not very good at being told what she can or can't do]

I have this.

[her fingers curl around the knife again]

And I'm not stupid; I had planned on asking someone to go with me, although I get the feeling that he'll probably turn me down now.