[ there's a laugh then, from harley, the kind of hollow sound that fully would clue anyone into how little sleep she's had over the last few days since this all started. even once hellboy had finally snapped back to himself and come home, she hadn't gotten a wink, more concerned with staying up to be awake in case he needs anything. ]

Ha. If you think mine is the cool head out there in the world, then that's your first mistake. [ but there's nothing bitter there, only a quiet tone to indicate her exhaustion. ]

They're always gonna try to fuck with us. Why let anyone have a good thing for too long if they can throw a wrench in it, see how we deal?