[ His face is half-hidden by his glass, but the corners of his eyes crinkle at the threat. ]

Well, sure. He's a pretty tough kid, but a few tough kids are better than one, right? It's the emotional thing that's the problem.

[ He takes a drag, considering her. ]

But I kind of wonder how well can you really empathize. [ Here's some more irony he's just going to steamroll over. ] You don't seem like the getting-attached type.