[She scowls at him--up at him (and isn't that annoying? She's been the tallest person around for a lot of her life. He is just--a giant) and points with the hand that isn't holding his]

The apartments are just around this corner. I figured you prefer the shortcut instead of the long way through all the people.

But I mean, if you'd prefer--

[She leaves it hanging because you better believe she will drag you the other way just to prove a point. Maybe they're both inspired to be a little childish around each other. Also Kate hates being wrong, so--]

Try it, I could totally take you. I got my black belt at fifteen Big Boy.
And I'm a two-time state champion at fencing.

And, I'm pretty amazing at archery, if I haven't mentioned. I've probably got you beat.