At least you wouldn't be stomping on my head.

( she'd met her match when it came to stubborness in him. she was going to have to dig deep and find something that he couldn't possibly argue against or else he'd find a way to wiggle out of this particular situation. )

That might hurt.

( even an original vampire wouldn't want that. )

Now, can we please go back to the room and settle down for a bit? It's been a long day.