Theodosia kept an iron grip on the man's arm and glared daggers at him, though her tone was smooth as she replied, "Replace that statuette or I shall be forced to restrain you and call for the authorities." Theodosia was a stronger woman than she looked, and because of her gender, race, and social standing, she'd thought it wise to learn how to protect herself- and so she'd hired a boxing coach a few years back and knew quite well how to throw a punch and the best pressure points to hit to keep an assailant on the ground.