[farrenlock]

Anger flooded her mind, her expression, her gaze. The moment they declared to take all the credit for something they sure as hell didn't do, they may as well had sealed their fate. Metra swerved on her heels, acted as if she'd slap him, but stopped. No. The group would likely gripe if they saw the mark. So, she found a clearing upon a flat rock and dragged him over her lap. She locked his arms to the small of his back while one leg tugged around his two to prevent them from baling. "Your leadership was horrendous as is your persistent lies. Nicky's partner saved us, as did my own."
Metra started off small as she rammed the palm of her hand into his clothed backside. "That inflated ego will get us all killed," she proceeded to lecture with strength slowly adding up with each swat.

Alice squinted at Nicky for a moment. "If it's not connecting, nerd boy, what are you doing? Staring at a black screen?" she huffed. "Come on, join me in getting the fire started! I've never made one before," she pressed.