[ Look she does, because even if it's rhetorical instruction he strikes a fascinating frame and she'd hate to waste that. It's a rare individual that can elevate a bandolier past the realm of Rambo parody. The potential consequence needs little spelling out. Moment of reflection taken, she tips her head. ]

Fair enough.

—And knives have actually been the issue with a lot of those false stops, funny enough. I'm getting a good sense about handling it these days. If you don't look like much people usually aren't subtle about if it's headed that way. Kind of handy, you suss out fast if it's going to be a waste of time.

[ And a beat, the hail mary having fully sunk in: ] Everybody's gotta chase something, right? Sensible or not.