[ He makes a good point; she has to admit that much, little as she wants to. Beth makes herself take a breath. ]
I don't stab people unless they try to hurt me first.
[ Which he hasn't done.
Yet.
She hasn't even noticed the dog yet, possibly the truest sign of fear in her. If her heart will just stop racing, if she can just remember what it feels like not to be in this horrible cold lightheaded moment - calm down. If he tries something and you're freaking out, it'll be worse.
A long moment passes, her gaze never wavering from his face. ]
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I don't stab people unless they try to hurt me first.
[ Which he hasn't done.
Yet.
She hasn't even noticed the dog yet, possibly the truest sign of fear in her. If her heart will just stop racing, if she can just remember what it feels like not to be in this horrible cold lightheaded moment - calm down. If he tries something and you're freaking out, it'll be worse.
A long moment passes, her gaze never wavering from his face. ]
You go first, and I'll put it away.