( well, he doesn't know if he's ever wanted to be killed for 'no good reason' but he sympathizes with the plight. of course there was the exception of his father.

regardless, he digests her answer. so she's a survivor, backed into a corner. )

My moves are a bit more complicated, but I suppose there are learned. Or inherited, as it were. ( depending on how you look at it. ) Is there a reason you've inspired such hostility before? ( did he sense the bitterness? is he maybe poking the bear to get an honest answer? maybe. )