As for asking Tam Lin, Matt didn't know how to bring up the subject. By the way, is anyone planning to cut me up into T-bone steaks? Even more terrifying was the bodyguard's possible answer: You hit the nail on the head there, laddie. I always said you were bright as a button.
Matt hesitated to ask Tam Lin about something, unsure of how to approach the subject. He was also anxious about the potential reaction from the bodyguard, fearing a harsh joke or serious remark. The uncertainty made him uneasy, especially considering the unusual circumstances they were in.
He wondered if the bodyguard’s reply might be teasing, such as comparing him to T-bone steaks or giving him an overly flattering response. This interaction highlights the mixture of tension and humor in their relationship, reflecting on Matt's feelings of confusion and the strange, sometimes unsettling, environment they are navigating.
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