[The answer is reactionary more than anything else. He doesn't want to have to accept any more help. He considers the length of the sword and the difficulty (impossibility?) of maneuvering it through the open door. Maybe he'll just skip it. He turns to David, motioning him back so that he can reach the front of the car.]
no subject
[The answer is reactionary more than anything else. He doesn't want to have to accept any more help. He considers the length of the sword and the difficulty (impossibility?) of maneuvering it through the open door. Maybe he'll just skip it. He turns to David, motioning him back so that he can reach the front of the car.]
Stand back.