"I try not to lie, sorry." He shrugged, as if he was genuinely sorry that he couldn't say such things. "And I don't kiss ass. .It's no fun if you're not on the receiving end you know." John nudged her leg, causing Lola to lift her head from where she lay on Sophie and glare a little. Giving the little monster an answering glare, John said. "None of this for now crap. How would I get another job if you let it get out that I'm not quite the big, scary, bodyguard type that I lead people to believe I am?"
"Oh, don't tempt me. There are numerous other things I could do that would lead to you begging me for mercy I wouldn't give you." John looked at her feet, as if debating whether it was worth it to even attempt to tickle them.