"Then I'll make this quick." He retorts coolly, giving his sword a flick in his hand despite knowing the blood encasing it is far too dry to shift from it. His eyes flick over the other man, taking the multiple injuries into account as he does. He won't underestimate a man who has made it this far, but he's suffered far less and he intends to use it to his advantage.

"I intend to save the congratulations for myself, actually." He'll step forward menacingly, sword raised slightly so as to make his intentions even clearer. "You made it very far, I'll give you that much." He just barely shrugs before taking a swing at Rat, openly and eagerly vicious with the attack. It should have been expected with his approach, but he moves fast and he has a strong arm.