"I'd rather not find out in a live-or-die situation," he shrugs, his tone dry. Because he isn't, not strictly - he can put up a fight if needed, but he'd really rather not.

Fights are just a hassle, and he might have to fix his face yet again...

"I doubt I'm weak, but if there's no technique to back what strength you have up, that'd be pretty useless, wouldn't it?"