"I didn't say I was really careful," he said, grinning at her. He didn't mind the thump all that much, Levi was pretty sure that on some level he deserved it. Probably on several levels, actually. Besides, she seemed amused, which was a good thing.

"Trust me, she feels miserable about it but it's my choice. I don't usually go at it quite as hard as I did last night though."