[Her snappy comeback's enough to get Dutch to chuckle, the smile actually pulling fully forward. He prepares the percolator and sets it onto the stove once the water and coffee's in.]
No offense intended, Miss, I call most every woman dear. Even well armed, fully dangerous ones. All this is far more than what's necessary for self defense, even for all the dangers of bein' a woman. I'd surmise you're out for blood, out for a bounty, or out for chaos, none of which I could ever begrudge you.
[He takes a bite of his croissant, and points his fingers at her from over the pastry, having a lean against a wall, brushing a flake of the food off his sleeve as he does.]
No need to assume I have any desire to pry. I simply feel that a young woman who feels the need to have an arsenal ain't just protectin' herself from unscrupulous men. Even my best-armed men don't have the range of...
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No offense intended, Miss, I call most every woman dear. Even well armed, fully dangerous ones. All this is far more than what's necessary for self defense, even for all the dangers of bein' a woman. I'd surmise you're out for blood, out for a bounty, or out for chaos, none of which I could ever begrudge you.
[He takes a bite of his croissant, and points his fingers at her from over the pastry, having a lean against a wall, brushing a flake of the food off his sleeve as he does.]
No need to assume I have any desire to pry. I simply feel that a young woman who feels the need to have an arsenal ain't just protectin' herself from unscrupulous men. Even my best-armed men don't have the range of...
[He points to the crossbow]
Interesting weapons at their disposal.