Then it all clicked.
Valerie seemed unsure how she'd respond, the emotions of losing in such agonizingly humiliating fashion was a lot even for someone who claimed to be of the undead. Though surely a display of sportsmanship was an easy enough token to accept?
SMACK!!!
A thud sounded as Valerie smacked Selene's hand aside, the boos followed after as Valerie worked her way to her feet. The emotion was hard to mask as the eyes showed so much pain, anger and sadness as she none the less tried to hold he chin high and began to walk away."Save the speech. I don't need it, least of all from you..."