Redhawk Caldera Ten things you didn't know

Her catty reply wasn't much to work with so he let that slide, but then she was snapping her teeth and actively lunging at him. Reyes knew better than to challenge Niamh considering how grabby she got the first go-round, but he still egged her on. To see her react to his banter and his posturing — instead of exacting a level of restraint for her unborn — told Reyes a lot. He didn't have that much time to react but the snap of her teeth was enough warning to get him moving; he backed off as she lunged, so when she tried to grab and him the tradesman could keep out of her reach.

Really? You're gonna try and fight me right now? He jousted verbally, having backed up enough to avoid her initial attack. It left him out of range to counter her too, but Reyes wasn't going to swing at a pregnant woman, even someone as irascible as Niamh. Maybe it was the build-up that gave ample warning to her attack, or the fact she was so fat that her balance would be off, but Reyes was glad to have avoided that smack to the face.

He gave a small warning growl in response but that was all; the last thing he wanted was to get up close and personal with Niamh. Maybe remember your place, Niamh. Y'know, being below Towhee. Smacking around her mate isn't gonna go over well. He hissed. Back off.