You're questioning my skills, [ he reiterates, and though his voice stays steady his tone is firmer. Not quite a warning, not over something like this, but being questioned over something like that irks. ]

And making a number of assumptions about me in the process. You believe I couldn't disable someone with a sword without killing them, when I can tell you just the opposite.

You suspect I've violated the rules of this game. I know you've violated the rules of this game. If you can prove me wrong at a later time, I'll accept the punishment then. You accept yours now.

[ Our game arc for this cr is set. ]