[ She can pretend all she wants and he'll allow it because no matter what -- sooner or later, they'll always come back to this. It's inevitable. ]
Fine. [ He gives her a tight lip smile, keeps his list and swallows a mouthful of liquor from the bottle before wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. Yes, he's a total caveman. They've established this plenty of times before. ]
Just so you know, stakes and daggers are not allowed. In case you're feeling the need to do warrior princess-y thing.