Malta Soron

I think it’s a good way to show-don’t-tell. You could add a few more of these interactions to develop the plot point and make sure readers don’t miss it the first time around (e.g. if the reader doesn’t know what a nipple piercing is, or doesn’t associate it with teen rebellion).

Random idea, but maybe you could offer to drive her around for a few days, so she can relax and you can spend some time together.