[his mouth twitches on one side; he’s heard this song before…different singers, same verses.]

I’m getting better at it, okay? I showed up un-punched, see? [he lifts his chin.] And, and I’m not going off to get punched. I— [he hesitates, glancing aside.] I don’t even…have to go right away, either. Not, not immediately, not…quickly…