[That definitely is what it sounds like. Hot Pants has resigned herself to what probably will happen tonight. Is this like giving up? Some may see it that way, he supposes.]

The sentiment is reciprocated, Hot Pants. It has been quite fortunate to meet you.

[It has been good to have someone to relate to, and who in turn understands better than most the circumstances he has been in. He's not glad any confrontation will have to be against her, but in a way it feels appropriate, he thinks]

You're right, we know what has to be done. Neither of us will back down from anything that needs to happen tonight.

[Slowly, November stands up]

No way you'll sit there and meekly accept death. How do you want this to happen?