Dad hit lecture mode from word one.

“Last time you walked into death, Jones was miserable to be around.""I was in a …”

“He rolled his tongue around in his mouth and made a sour face. “Got any gum? Mi…”

“How does the Authority usually handle storms like this?” “Not well.”

“I did win, you know,” I said.“No, you didn’t.”“Yes, I did. I knocked you out.”“…”