Mmm. [she nods again.] Yeah, I get that. I definitely think you could throw some hands if you needed to. I just hope nothing pushes you that far, you know? Way I see it, people with rules like that set 'em for a real good reason.

[something about still, nerdy waters running deep. though maybe she's reading too far into things again. whatever, it's not important, ultimately. or at least she's convincing herself it's not so she doesn't end up probing too deep into the life of someone who might not be ready to reveal it, whether with questions or assumptions.]

Real glad you're not above telling people to piss off, though. You craft one of those well enough, you can cut deeper than any sword. And in the meantime... well, hell. You much of a storyteller? 'Cause I think if it's not gonna be bringing down an empire, you probably have some lore in your head that could at least be good campfire fodder.