[Oh, god, is this the edge of the wall? Herbert doesn't trust the apparent casual attitude Maxim is evincing - he could pounce again at any moment. Okay, just two more steps, two more steps and he can spin and run. He suppose he could scream, too, that would bring someone, but he has far too much pride for that.] That's disgusting. And the germs that live in your mouth are generally far more dangerous. Air kills a great many things.