I've been known to win a fight or two. [ The statement sits on his tongue heavier than he'd like it to, betraying the playfulness with which he'd said it. It's an easier way to disperse the sensation of eyes on him. ] But if no one's paying me to, there's not a lot of reason to consider it.

[ Of course, even without meeting the man's gaze, he's still understanding of physical tells, the shift of the mattress and the sheets, the sound of skin being touched to alleviate tension. ]

Unless you're talking about the other reason why we're here. Presumably.