Chapter 240

• "Um, no," I replied, bowing respectfully. "I guess Kevin won't be volunteering as your partner again, will he?"
• "Probably not," she grinned. "At the very least, he'll be much better behaved, if we ever do spar again. Did I ever thank you for suggesting this?" she asked.
• "I think so, but you can repeat it if you'd like," I laughed. "I feel much safer with you being able to take care of yourself. Maybe it's a carry over from losing Amy, but I worry about losing you too... or at least, I did. Now, I'm more concerned about the health of those you practice on."