[ That reaction alone earned her more respect from him. He saw it. As much as he played down everything about himself, he was very observant. And the former teacher in him hated the idea of kids being messed with. He missed his old life sometimes, but he was a demon and didn't deserve to be the man he once was. At least that's what he tells himself each night. ] Glad t' hear it, hate fella's like that.

[ It was a bit more than slight, it was how he survived, but he also borrowed too much from the wrong people. An action that had nearly gotten him killed a few times. As far as he had spiraled towards rock bottom, he had a good heart, and he rarely let his problems get in the way of what was right.] Couldn' let you do that, even if it was temptin'. You've done too much for me already.

[ Once he finished the burger, he sat back with the bag, taking a few fries at a time.] If you had a way in though that I could see without bein' there, like in the spy movies. I could tell you who was who.

[ Who didn't like James Bond movies? After a few more fries, he nodded. ] I 'ppreciate it, Nat.