"You know," Koumyou lets her get partially out before his hand shoots down, like a striking snake, and grabs her by her hair to haul her up. His voice remains conversational, cheerful.

"Not only has Devero lived through much scarier shit than you're contending with right now, but he did it all while protecting other people. And even while keeping a cool enough head to organize others."

Just going to haul back on that hair once he's got her to her feet, making her lean back hard, "So, explain to me how you're so much better than him?"