"I wouldn't count on me losin' just yet. Two and a half decades of demons on a guy's tail is a hell of a motivator to learn how to kick ass and take name. But I'll tell ya what...if you can give me a fight worth having, I'll give ya a nice treat."

He leaned in just close enough to suggest he might kiss her, but stopped short. The look in his eyes said that he wanted to, but the promise would lose its effect if he gave it to her already.

"And when you're a bit older, I'll give ya something really nice."