Ruby nearly gasped at the threat that came with a hiss from Ethan, almost immediately starting to regret that second slap when she had been backed up against a tree. Her face growing a bit pale, she struggled in his grasp to try and get her wrists free but some part of her knew there wouldn't be any hope in getting free from his grip. Her rather weak form stood no chance- Like a mouse and a python. Ruby quickly turned her head when he stepped closer, until she was forced to look into is eyes, this time real tears in her eyes though they hadn't fallen yet, the same look of real fear in her eyes from all the threatening.<br/><br/>And when feeling that snake-like tongue touch her cheek Ruby thought she'd squeal and very nearly did, pressing herself back against the tree to try and get as far from him as possible. Just as quickly she had closed her eyes tight at the hiss that came next, quickly surrendering it seemed. "Alright, alright! I-I'm sorry!"