Sliding behind her, John slowly reached around Ileana with his right arm. He set his hand on her shoulder, trying not to panic her with the gesture. "So if someone comes at you from behind like this, it's not too hard to toss them. First, though. If you ever need time to think about things, and I suggest practicing until you don't need to think, then what you do is drop your chin into my elbow. Then I can't strangle you. So try that."