[If he's hoping for a chase-- and in his place, Brian thinks, he would be, so it's a safe enough bet-- he isn't going to get one. Not so much as a shudder.]
Today's so much fun already. [He shifts his weight very slightly; readiness, not nerves.] I'm not in the mood for any more excitement.
[Test him if you like, Spike. He's not going to make it easy.]