His urge to attack subsides as she stands her ground, and Lalo feels a hint of approval. He can tell she's still nervous, but he respects people who stand their ground even when they're scared.

"Yeah! You know, to teach us what it's like to not be able to rely on each other. You know, make us appreciate what we have. All that. It's dumb." He adds that last sentence matter-of-factly. "I think the idea is that a few people get hurt." He shrugs.

The quip about the mushrooms gets a genuine laugh, but then he really can't help himself. Lalo reaches out to pinch her on the ass, even though he immediately winches and flinches away as soon as he does, wringing his hand out again. "Hey now! Watch it."