[There's a moment where he is very, very obviously considering the positive implications of that; then he remembers the personality she's displayed thus far, and just as obviously comes down to earth.]
Now that sounds like fun. Never lift a finger and convince someone you've got them three seconds from dead.
[She tilts her head back and to the side. Normally people are too moralistic to ever consider that fun. They more easily want distance from her before she gets ideas.]
Come on. I know you're a tough crowd, but pyrotechnics are a step above pulling on your pigtails. Credit where it's due won't kill you.
[The words are peppered here and there with laughter. She probably never thought she'd be considered a constant delight, but here she is, meeting John Allerdyce.]
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Now that sounds like fun. Never lift a finger and convince someone you've got them three seconds from dead.
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Pretty much. So don't mess with me.
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[He glances over at the bush of charred flowers.]
Okay, the flowers were messing with you. But that was before I knew how charming you were. [His smile is ironic, but not mean-spirited.]
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[so childish, John.]
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[The words are peppered here and there with laughter. She probably never thought she'd be considered a constant delight, but here she is, meeting John Allerdyce.]
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[you ain't impressed her yet, boyo. But at least she's talking. And not giving you a headache.]
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[Is he cocky? Because he hasn't properly met Jewell yet.]