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Why do you say that? Granted, depending on who your brother is he might be.

Because he is. It comes from a place of love, but his idea of problem solving is punching somebody.

Yeah, I tend to do the same at times. Then again I know I'm bat shit crazy.

I love him, I'm just afraid I'll never meet a guy ever because of him. [Tess chuckles, tucking her hair back behind her ear and smiling at him.] Andrew defines 'protective big brother'.

Kinda tall ass. Built like a tank?

Tall, dark and pissed off a lot? That's him. Have you two met?

We have yes. Just recently.

Oh, please tell me he didn't hit you. If he did, I'm sorry.

He'd of come back home damaged he hit me. I tend to punch back.

Andrew's a pretty tough guy. He's sort of everything I'm not. [She chuckles and offers him her hand.] I'm Tessanne, but you can call me Tess. Nice to meet you...?

Raylan. Pleasure to meet you Tess. [He shook her hand and smiled.]

Pleasure's mine. [Tess blushes as she always does when crossing paths with someone she thinks is cute.] What do you do that you met my brother?

I'm a US Marshal.

Ah, that explains it. You must have met him when I was off. I'm his assistant, sort of.

Can I get you a drink? My evening just opened up. [Because Andrew punched a guy and spoiled their plans.]

That have anything to do with his punching? And a beer would be nice, or bourbon.

Yes, actually. It's a long, dumb story. [Tess shakes her head and goes to get him a beer, with a water for herself, smoothing down her dress as she returns.] Let's just say I think I'll be sleeping alone until I'm 40.

I think he'll let up. One can hope. Maybe he's testing these guys see if they'll fight for you.

Hell, luckily I was an only child.

That's why I can't really be mad at him, I know he loves me.

But if it's not too much to say, I was looking forward to not spending my night alone tonight? [She blushes more because Tess doesn't like talking about her sex life. But hey, even she has needs.] What about you, you seeing anyone?

I'm single myself. Life gets a little crazy.

What, with the arresting people? I can imagine! [She chuckles.] Let me guess, a lot of girls hit on you though 'cause of the badge. I've heard that's a thing.

Not as many as one would think. Bullets tend to be around me. No one has enough desire for me to stay around.

Well I'll be the girl who doesn't hit on you, how's that? [She smiles demurely.]

[He chuckled softly.]

I can promise you won't be missing much.

I could say that to you. I'm a first-year law student who does donut runs. Nothing sexy about that!

I live in Kentucky, so not exactly a draw either.

More fun than Oakland. And I hear they have a great basketball team.

Not sure how bad Oakland really is. So, how many sisters does Andrew have?

Just me. I hope I'm not disappointing. [Chuckles.]

Just a bit confused as Andrew mentioned a sister and her husband getting a cat.

Oh, um. He was talking about me, but it's - we're not together anymore.