" Reacher said, “I wish I could send you ahead. Instead of me. You’re a grown-up. I don’t care what happens to you. Come if you want. Stay with us all the way. But stay with us on my left-hand side.” “Why that?” “I’m right-handed. I like freedom of movement.” “Understood. Let’s go. "

― Lee Child , Make Me (Jack Reacher, #20)