[The motion of her tail doesn't inspire a reaction from him in either direction, being neither less agitated or more relaxed and receptive to her own apparent calm. Which means in some ways, this still feels very much like a stand-off and he's still waiting for the exact second this flips into something else. Trouble is, it likely won't take an overt sign of aggression from her to kick instinct into action.]
I don't need your help. I can protect what's mine well enough on my own, which I don't recall agreeing to share with you.
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I don't need your help. I can protect what's mine well enough on my own, which I don't recall agreeing to share with you.