"Haven't we all?" Was his only response. Oh he knew she could hold her own in a fight. Especially against him when he would never use full force against her. She had him at the advantage because of that. Connor was certain she was aware of that. It was fine that she used it to her own advantage as well. He would do the same if the roles were reversed.
Silently, he waited for her to uncover the present. It didn't matter if she wanted to debate his nickname for her. They both knew it fit. She had one of the best eyes for target shooting in the prison. "You can't say this place doesn't feel like a circus most of the time." It wasn't even a joke. The mere chaos and insanity not to mention ridiculous things that occurred would fit right in with a circus.
"Traded a favor or two. Thought you might want something with a bit more fire power, and if anyone is suited to use one of these, it's you." He was waiting for the excitement to show. It had to be there, beneath the surface. She liked weapons the way he did. One she could use herself made her feel less vulnerable and neither of them enjoyed depending on others to protect them. "If I was wrong, I could see if someone else wants it." Take the bait, Dawn. Go on and take it.