[Him behind her, out of her line of sight, doesn't teach her a thing. She turns and walks backwards instead, because she's counted how many steps are to the stairs, to the kitchen, all over the whole barge.
He's curious about her, which is good. It means he won't dismiss her right away, since she's got answers he wants to have too. She'll be selective in giving them, though. Dickie-bird is a dumb nickname and she doubts Dick even likes it.]
It's true. You were... going to punch, first. Right hook. Hard. If I didn't go down, you would... try again.
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He's curious about her, which is good. It means he won't dismiss her right away, since she's got answers he wants to have too. She'll be selective in giving them, though. Dickie-bird is a dumb nickname and she doubts Dick even likes it.]
It's true. You were... going to punch, first. Right hook. Hard. If I didn't go down, you would... try again.