Data lets her push him, stepping back to soften the impact on her hands. His chest is warm and yielding on the surface, but Jinx will be able to feel the unyielding polymers and alloys underneath - it feels like pushing a lightly padded steel wall.

"I believe you," Data says. He would even without the squall. He does not believe she intends the outcome of many of her actions, given that she has attacked a warden in full view of numerous witnesses. Poor impulse control, emotional volatility, aggression - she is very much like Lore, and Data does not believe his brother fully intends all the consequences of his actions either.

"Please do not continue attempting to harm me. You may damage yourself, and I will have to restrain you to prevent that from occurring." He would strongly prefer not to do so.