[He's not fooled. He's held hands with fear most of his life and he can sense it even if she didn't broadcast it to most of the bar.]

Those pathetic creatures? Of course they are. They just got lucky. I could take it back any time I wanted. Are you really stupid enough to believe I can't?

[And he feels better now because she is on edge and that will always be in the back of her mind. But it isn't enough. It's never enough. He wants her back. She's his. Always was his. He doesn't let nakama go lightly.]

[He grips her arm, right over the tattoo, pressing hard enough for a bruise.]

I guess you've gotten too cocky and forgotten how strong we are.

[She will remember this if nothing else.]