*Samus' lips quirk in amusement; she'd intended this clearing as a little test of Jim's situational awareness, but Verity's protective instincts seem to be in fine form. That's alright, too.*

Revenge on yourself? How masochistic. Although I suppose living well is probably the least self-destructive way you can attack yourself, so... I'm not entirely sure how to weigh that.

*She's teasing, Jim. Probably. Then her attention turns to Verity, even as a slight shift in posture brings her into a ready stance--all the warning her pupil gets or needs for what's coming next.*

How're you feeling at this point, without the weights?