"Then their expectations are too high, allow me the privilege of being the one to lower them."

He smiled wanly at that, finding some amusement in the banter, though he was unaccustomed to utilizing it in such a potentially fatal position.

"Grappling hand to hand, oh, that I would be a bit more amendable to, though I fear the poor partner I would make. A good show relies on partner well matched, and you will have noted how ill suited I am." He took another step back, completely unwilling to participate in any death match with this man.