"Yeah, maybe I'm a genius and my looks're just for distractin' ya." And the tackle is kind of half-hug, but that's just how Kobra rolls, all rough affection and wearing his sense of humor like a coat of armor.

He takes whatever lumps she throws his way with a grin and rolls onto his back in the dirt. "Think you're learnin' good, though. Soon you'll be my little apprentice."