[ Teasing is exactly what he takes it for, whatever she means in that deceptively airy tone of voice; there's no reason to think otherwise, and he digs in his heels, ready to demonstrate the worst form of that stubborn streak he'll have all his life.
He doesn't lower his arms, and the slightest tremor betrays his tough front. ]
I'm going to use it. I'll be stronger if I learn how.
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He doesn't lower his arms, and the slightest tremor betrays his tough front. ]
I'm going to use it. I'll be stronger if I learn how.