"That's it, luv. And I'd bet some of them don't even consciously know that's what they're doing. So part of what you're experiencing has nothing to do with you being a woman. Part of it is what all new agents go through."

"That's actually a bit comforting. See any corrections I need to make to the report before I turn it in?"

"Looks good here and I've already signed it. With any luck, I'll be out of here tomorrow. I'll probably be limited duty until the stitches are out though."