Close
Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.
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The Hunters in the remake are notably weaker, but can still slit your throat (resulting in death) if they get too close.
- In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is how Kendra dies - Drusilla feigns being stunned by a kick in order to draw Kendra close enough to grab her, allowing Dru to mesmerise her and slit her throat.
Source: Defensive Feint Trap -
Ultimecia from Final Fantasy VIII is the classic Lady in Red with no sense of modesty (a dress with a neckline at the crotch, and a slit that goes up to the crotch), a wild accent that veers close to Russian, white hair, wings, and Facial Markings.
Source: Evil Is Sexy
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