[i]"Yeah, dad kinda gave up on me after awhile.  So he just gets his digs in whenever he can."[/i]  Marcus shrugged, before glancing over at her as she walked ahead and noting her change in expression.  [i]"Hey, are you okay?  He didn't upset you did he?"[/i]  He asked almost anxiously, coming up beside her and looking over at her with concern. [i]"cause if he did I can go kick his ass for you, all you gotta do is ask,"[/i]