[The look he gives her is quite clear: If you had dropped to your knees and begged, I might have given you a chance. He smiles again but makes no move to increase or decrease the distance between them.]

If I had slapped you, you would have noticed. [WHO THE FUCK DOES SHE THINKS SHE IS -- loathe as he is to admit (or remember) she was fairly close to that boy. And she of all people would know. But putting away his anger in exchange for something sensible was difficult.]

You should get dressed properly. A body could easily snatch you away, dressed as you are now. If you feel so damn inclined to help me, you need only answer a question. [Or bring him that kid. Any option worked.]