“I can’t say for certain. I know, at least, I can overpower him. That’s the only thing that’s safe to say.”

Beat.

“Tim punched him a few times apparently. So you’re probably fine.”

There is a much longer pause.

“N-not to hit him, obviously. Or… devour him with insects even if he was perfectly happy to let that happen to me“ and he coughs to clear his throat. “Please don’t hurt him. As long as he isn’t hurting you.”