"What did I just say about manners?" Adam said, somehow managing to be even more indignant at the idea. "I just told you that I wasn't going to hit you because I have them, so whether you stand still and let me punch you in the face or not, I'm not going to do it, because hel-lo, I'm an adult and I don't have to resort to violence to solve my problems, unlike some people I could name. But won't."