[i]Don't let him scare you,[/i] she thought stubbornly as she forced herself to stay standing straight as he leaned forward despite the flicker of fear in her gaze. "What'd you call me?" she asked despite. "What are you? And back off," she added, eyes narrowing further at the sunglasses. At her side, her hands twitched. [i]Don't hit him either. It's day one.[/i]