The long silent breach bridging the gap between his eyes and her reaction, was full of emotion and tell-tale signs. Vivianna had almost passed off the situation as he had thought she would. Her personality was too kind and shy; people like that rarely defended themselves. Part of why he wanted her to think it through, was to help her grow and become a stronger more confident woman. Not every situation could be so easily forgiven. Sometimes action or punishment was necessary to wholly resolve an issue properly and healthily.<br/><br/>Mark knew women well enough to know that if Vivianna hadn't thought it through, that the comment might have festered and grown into a grudge not easily mended. By squelching it now, Mark hoped to set the situation right.<br/><br/>Vivianna's answer was different than he had expected. She managed a little witty self deprecating remark and that was that. Mark was silent for a moment longer, then nodded to her. "Very well. I shall not hear of you holding a grudge in the future," he said warning Vivianna, "or it will be you who is in trouble."<br/><br/>His gaze then shifted to Amber. "Best pick your nicknames a little more carefully next time." Mark's tone was neutral, with a hint of a smile. Something in his gaze and demeanor, however, told Amber that he was not through with her yet. She might have been imagining it, but maybe not. She didn't know Mark very well.