[so thoroughly distracted by this point '-' breath likely already thoroughly quickened, and therefore he immediately pulls for breath, pulling a face suddenly at the pain of having Slick jab his finger so painfully into his windpipe. Some of us can look thoroughly distracted and mussed and royally disapproving at the same time, it's a talent.

but. not making a move to stop Slick this time.]

— hrnn . . .