<em>I don't like to lose,</em>she replied.<em>But, you're right. I'm leaning towards option 2, then; fight a defensive war, more than anything, protecting an ally, and not striking back. And why would you think that? Do you think I'd get jealous, or something?</em>she teased right back.<em>You can come back in, if you'd like, by the way.</em>