( aristaeus huffs, a dry, amused sound: ) Don't say that too loud, people might start getting the wrong idea.

( maybe murphy's right, but that it makes it any less strange, hearing it put in that way. good sounds a little too close to heroic or noble.

ill-fitting.

just because he'd rather avoid bloodshed doesn't mean he doesn't enjoy the fight. wouldn't kill if he had to. isn't good at it. ) Point is, I won't smother you in your sleep – unless you ask nicely.