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Exactly. So they're thinking that they accelerate, strike, and you—
*Pauses with pursed lips and a raised eyebrow as I consider the scenario*
What [i]would[/i] you do?
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I’d made a personal barrier already, when the fake was around. Would have been obscenely hot to the touch, for sure. So I see what you’re saying. If they don’t think they could catch me by surprise.