[Ah, that would explain it... He's the one smart enough to stay home away from this crazy place.

While he stands there rubbing at his aching side, he does a couple stretches to get his legs moving again. If nothing else he wants to at least be in good enough shape to run back to the entrance should they end up outclassed. No more repeats of the candy corn golem, thank you. Almost getting trounced once was enough for him.

Her smile makes his widen a touch, though he can't help noting she fails to answer his teasing inquiry. Maybe he'll have to pester her about it later.]

Alright then, let's get started. [He decides to go first, being the more resilient of the two of them and he thinks the one with the harder head in case anything attacks them head-on.] Don't worry too much about them getting away - from what I heard they've stolen a quarter of the clothes in Reverein. It'll take time to move that mountain of laundry. Not missing anything yourself, are you? Still got your panties on?

[In hindsight, maybe he shouldn't have said that with his tail and ass hanging out where she can get at it...]