Kicking

“You know a thought that came to me is that in a way being attacked is a good thing because it shows, for whatever reason, you’re worth attacking.”

“That’s not much consolation though if you’re down on the ground getting your head kicked in.”

“Maybe not. But - if that is it doesn’t finish you off completely - the kicking might at least wake you up to the need to be able to defend yourself.”

“And in time you might even end up giving the kicking instead of getting the kicking.”

“Well, whatever about that.”