"Not on purpose!" he's quick to point out, a measure of panic in his eyes at the threat before a smile finds its way back in, "okay, maybe a little on purpose, but to be fair, I didn't think I'd be facing off against Commander Shepard now, did I?"

Besides, he'd had plenty of fun throwing others around. He was even pulling his punches! Where was the fun in trying out those powerful teas if he didn't even get in any fights? And if she thought someone being angry at him was enough to ruin his mood or make this any less fun, she was in for a surprise.

"I'm having tons of fun," he insists, though his laugh is a little rough from the kick, "cheat all you want, I wanna see what that looks like. I'd hate to be the only one having a good time."

With that he rushes forward, offering a series of kicks meant to break her stance. It won't be easy, with the difference in height, and the lower center of balance she has, but he's careful to keep them from being high enough for her to easily grab at.