He blinked. Eyes watching Violet curiously. He’d noted that her behaviors were often erratic, bordering on reckless. Her self preservation was low. The feelings she described fit well within what he already knew about her. “Have you considered taking up an exercise regiment?” he suggested. “I understand boxing, and other forms of fitness, are good for releasing … tension.”
She sighs, attempting to calm herself a bit as she notes how calm Connor is in comparison to her -- because of course he is, she thinks.
“Yeah, that would involve dealing with other people and having them watch me. I’ll stick to walking the dogs, thanks.” Even if she had become something of a shut-in after her father’s death, she still made a point to give attention to her dogs and see that they got enough exercise.
They were basically the only reason she was functioning. That and, she supposed, having people like Connor around to rationalize her thoughts.
“I do appreciate the help, I guess...” she half-mumbles the words, “Do you like dogs? Maybe you should come and see them some time?”