"I never said I did. But you believe it, and so do others; and I already promised that I wouldn't mock." She's not entirely sure that he won't attack her now, but the probability seems much less. Her hands go to her waist, pulling the bundled parachute from her waistband. "Consider this your chance to convince me."

She unbundles the parachute, pulling out the container of water, sipping a bit and tossing it to him. "For now, let's agree to be cooperative, okay? There's plenty of other bodies out there to sink our claws into... Partner."