[ his own fault, really, for immediately going for violence. what did he expect david to do? back down? as if. the surprise is clear on david, but evan decides against changing his own course.

although david's constant getting under his skin does make it tempting to go for an immediate reverse. almost too tempting. ]

Thought the size of me was somethin' special as far as you're concerned.

[ innuendo more than insult, really. he knows what david meant by size, and it's not the same thing he does. ]

Not gonna fight you for it while you're hurt. Get that fixed up, we'll see where you bein' half bark and half bite takes you.