Gerard's eyes widened, his eyes in livid slits shortly afterwards as she screamed at him. He gripped her by the collar of her shirt and threw her body against the wall, "Do not!" He hissed dangerously, "Talk to me - like that." He placed his words with pronounced danger in them. Raising his hand, he slapped her face forcefully to the side. "I have seen things you cannot begin to comprehend. I have done things you wouldn't! For her! No - For me!<em>She</em>was just the stepping stone! I - I am Legend!"