[ It's the first time he's seen her angry, which is ... The women he knows are quite often angry. He doesn't react, though he makes a note of it. Of how ... How she's still trying to keep a lid on herself, unlike any woman he's ever met.

It can't be good.

He shakes his head. ]

Because we're men and we're thick. They're just looking out for you in what way they know. It's got nothing to do with whether you're defenceless or not.

Kondo's a samurai. You can't expect him to know better than to punch a guy in the face, sometimes.

[ Since she's apparently not going to let go of the ice pack anyway, he lowers his hand and glances away a little. ]

Besides, I deserved it anyway. Even if it should maybe have come from you.