[don't make it dirty, talking like that about oozing

Anyway, Manley looks down at her with a little more overt concern when he notices the chain. Just what is she planning-]

You keep saying "we," and I'm afraid "we" are perfect strangers, as it so happens. [Please, he doesn't want to be dragged into Some Shit. He's delicate.] But if you are so, so set on taking action, I will gladly save your place over here on the sidelines.