Another snippet from later on in Mid Knight Skies, featuring Lafarga and Caldina, not long after they first get acquainted. Rated E for Everyone.
Lafarga frowned thoughtfully, not taking his eyes off Ascot until he’d left their sight. Caldina raised an eyebrow.
“You know him?” She asked.
“I know enough,” He said, turning back to face her and lowering his voice, “How long have you been traveling together?”
“Look, you seem like a nice woman,“ Lafarga began, and it took all of Caldina’s self control not to laugh at him right there, “But that guy, let’s just say he has a reputation. He’s dangerous, and I wouldn’t want to see you get hurt-“
“Mmphzr!” Caldina couldn’t hold it in any longer. She started pounding on the ground, tears former in her eyes, laughing hysterically. Lafarga’s brow furrowed in concern.
“I know he looks like an innocent kid, but I’m being completely serious right now.”
“I know!” Caldina managed, taking a small break to catch her breath, “That’s what makes it so funny!”
“‘Course ya don’t.” Her laughing finally died down to a manageable chuckle. “Look, Captain, I appreciate the concern, but I can take care of myself.”
“But-“ Lafarga tried again, but Caldina shushed him with a closed fan to his lips.
“I already know what he’s capable of, and if you think that’s an issue-“ She pulled back the fan, a slightly sharp glint in her eyes, “Let’s just say you’re gonna have an even bigger problem with me.”