All right, point in her favor. Bony elbows hurt. Catching one causes Ghoul to grunt, but he doesn't let go just yet. He won't, not until he feels like they're in the clear. "You're by yourself!" is all he says on the matter, as if that highlights everything wrong with this situation.

It sort of does. She shouldn't be here in the first place, yet here she is and with no one to even watch her back. Once he's hidden them both away some place calm and quiet, he lets Girl go and plants his hands on his hips while sternly staring her down, waiting for her to defend herself.