"Well, I'm glad you at least have some faith in me," Van Helsing muttered, frowning.
Van Helsing grunted. "Hurt myself," he repeated, trying not to scoff. "You really do underestimate me, dear."
"Well, I just hope those sometimes are around you; just so I can impress you, of course," Van Helsing laughed to himself.
"No, I understand, dear," Van Helsing replied. "Don't worry. I'm smarter than I look... sometimes..."
"It's kind of hard for people to hurt me," Van Helsing smiled, though he was trying to be serious. "I've been around for a long time... I think I'll be okay."
"Why?" Van Helsing asked. "Does the fact that I care about you bother you that much? Should I be apologizing?"
"Honestly," Van Helsing began seriously. "No matter how much you irritate me sometimes, I don't think I could ever shoot you, whether it would permanently harm you or not."
"Umm... maybe?" Van Helsing laughed. "No, you're right," he sighed, seeing her serious expression. "I'll listen, don't worry. But if Will shows up again, I don't know if I can help it."
"Sounds good," Van Helsing replied. "Now I can't wait."
"I do," Van Helsing agreed. "And sometimes I'm sure an inexperienced girl is dangerous enough... not that I would know..." He laughed.
"I like the aspect of danger there, dear," Van Helsing replied quickly. "But I'm sure you don't have much experience."
"For me more than you, maybe," Van Helsing chuckled.
"Oh, trust me, my dear," Van Helsing laughed. "There's no way anyone could forget that deal."
"Thanks," Van Helsing smiled. "And don't forget, or I will remind you later."
"Doesn't it sound like a fair deal to you, though?" Van Helsing asked sincerely. "I'll be heartbroken if you say no."
"Well, I will pretend it hurts just as long as you kiss me later... and not just lie and beat the crap out of me like I know you want to," he responded quickly.
"I'd like that," Van Helsing laughed. "But maybe we could do that later when I'm not driving a carriage?"
"Hmm," Van Helsing thought, considering. "Probably both... but the latter the most."
"Because you'd enjoy it," Van Helsing laughed. "And don't lie to me; there's no need to be embarrassed."
"You know, I don't think you would have," Van Helsing smiled shortly.
