{ he's always going to be prepared for it, nonetheless. being on guard is practically part of him now, he'll always be on watch for something happening. }

I seem to have painted an impression that I'll always be accommodating, haven't I? No matter, it's fine for today. I have time and energy to spare.

{ and if anything he wants to have the opportunities to observe him more as well. he isn't an idiot though, in a one on one fight he's at a disadvantage, so while idle conversation flows during the battle he'll use the time to watch and observe, see what stances the other makes before certain moves--learning his patterns.

when they finish up, he has to take a few deep breaths to settle again. }

I think we can safely say we've finished here, now.