"Whatever, sheesh," Mindy said, but she was hiding a smile. She had to admit, having Ruffnut as a girlfriend was nice: no, right. It felt right, and she didn't have any doubts about it now.

"Of course I will. I went into the fight knowing I'd lose: if I sucked, it would have been over in a few seconds. It lasted awhile and I got some hits, even though the sword difference and the experience was in her favor. But yeah, I'll show you once I'm not fucking scratched up anymore."

She grinned. "In the meantime? Let's go to one of those hotels and make a night of it."