`` besides , you have us now , '' ruby said , putting her hand on his arm . everyone talked about it and wrote about it , but no one could ever explain in simple terms just what it was . instead , she guided his hand to her mouth , closed her lips around the tip of his thumb , and sucked away the cream . but for now , we need to play up the bad girl . what do you think youre doing ? is she serious or is she mocking me ? 