"By the time I'm done with it I'll see to it you live longest. That's what I did with my boy, that's what I been doin' with my girls, and I'll do the same with you. No magic. No tech. Just the ability to tear yourself outa a bad situation with your teeth if you gotta... Which, ma'am, you'd be surprised what damage even a blunt mouth like yours can do to an ear or a finger."

He grins that jagged smile of his, suggesting that he hadn't meant her choice in language, but rather he had an edge to his bite. She might not be as sharp but by god if someone deserved it, he could make sure this jar of honey could be as mean as him.

"Never hurts to ask around for extra to pile on top of that, plenty of people around here love teachin'."