Had Asher not been as worked up as he was, there was a very good chance Ray's comment and near laughter would have sent him gathering back up his clothing and storming out of the room. As things were, though, he was more of less in it for the long haul. Or at least until Ray decided to assume the fetal position. Again.

"Do you really want to piss me off right after getting rid of that?" Asher commented in reference to Ray's gun, stopping stubbornly just inches from the bed.