( her expression sours just a touch and she flashes her father a quick look before turning it back to her meal. she isn't going to shout at him or give him a full attitude, but her tone is rather strong and a little on the defense side. )

Four days and I think I know how to watch out for people.

( jinx should leave it at that, but the need to backtalk is dancing on her tongue and it's almost impossible to swallow down. )

You didn't send me out to do stakeouts on the Topsiders for nothing.