[ And there's always a line. It needs to be clear. Can't go on like this. They'll come to an understanding, if not respect. If he keeps letting her come into his space without comment, she'll do it just get a rise out of him. To prove that she can. Sharkface rolls his shoulders, good eye narrowed. There's a knife in his boot, but it would take too long to reach for it. Going for her face would send a message, but they're in a crowd. Too many bystanders. Might get ugly. Hmm.
He picks up the glass in one hand, worrying his thumb at it for a moment. Then, casually, he breaks it. Squeeze. Crunch. Glass shards. Imprecise. Going to cut his hand up something fierce. But it'll work for a sharp edge. He's fast enough to make it matter.
If she tries it again, he'll go for her. No matter how many people are watching. ]
I don't want your help. Your business, maybe. If you're as good as you think.
no subject
[ And there's always a line. It needs to be clear. Can't go on like this. They'll come to an understanding, if not respect. If he keeps letting her come into his space without comment, she'll do it just get a rise out of him. To prove that she can. Sharkface rolls his shoulders, good eye narrowed. There's a knife in his boot, but it would take too long to reach for it. Going for her face would send a message, but they're in a crowd. Too many bystanders. Might get ugly. Hmm.
He picks up the glass in one hand, worrying his thumb at it for a moment. Then, casually, he breaks it. Squeeze. Crunch. Glass shards. Imprecise. Going to cut his hand up something fierce. But it'll work for a sharp edge. He's fast enough to make it matter.
If she tries it again, he'll go for her. No matter how many people are watching. ]
I don't want your help. Your business, maybe. If you're as good as you think.