[ ...she blinks for a second, despite still being held up by the scruff. Listen, this may be super uncomfortable, but she's not about to let that show or anything. ]

...UGH, so you mean you're going to be even more insufferable? I've changed my mind. Just kill me now. I think I'll prefer that, actually.

[ Please, just end it, she won't mind. It'll be over quickly, whereas Saint-Germain and Cagliostro existing as lovers... the thought already makes her feel a headache growing stronger.

...though, Saint-Germain? In a romantic relationship? Potentially hilarious, but ultimately not worth the extra pain, Carol decides. ]