"Of that I have no doubt." He murmurs, grazing his eyes over her as he quietly tries to zero in on a weak spot. He might not have size or strength on her, but he has agility and cunning. He can't be entirely sure if her intent was to kill him, but he doesn't sense uncertainty. Overall, he'd prefer to eliminate competition swiftly rather than run the risk of turning a corner into her again.

As such, when he strikes, it's fast. He's launching at her quickly and taking a swing, trying to gauge her intentions. He's prepared to dodge if she strikes, but if she does he'll know this is a real fight.