And here I was thinking you were mighty spirited for your age. Must be I was mistaken.

[ was that an old joke? probably. ]

I suppose it's fortunate for you, then, I have more self control and less inclination to go knockin' your teeth out on a few ill-mannered comments.

[ she shrugs lightly, reaching up to run fingers through her own hair, gently working out a few knots and tangles. ]