Then we'll have to figure that out first. What do you want, other than to keep your friends safe?

I know. I played along for a while, but for a gossiping woman, she is quite sharp too, and started to have doubts on her own as our conversation progressed. Break lied to her about that. They both seem to care a great deal for each other, however, so I'd imagine that they cleared that up between them later.

[...Heh. He cracks a small one himself.] In an odd sense, it looks like we agreed on something. I'm not sure that hitting you would've solved anything, though.

[Okay back to serious.] I understand. ...I can protect myself, though... [He pauses noticeably.] At this point, it may be best if I show you how.