[Oh, he saw that wide-eyed look. It was just for a second, but he threw the cocky bastard off balance. It's a rush of delight that makes his lips draw back in a malevolent smile. But he'll be kind and not press the issue. They both know he startled him. Why ruin things by putting the Thief King on edge?]

Heheh. Modern people are so easily taken down. How embarrassing! I forgot what it was like to deal with someone who actually knew how to handle himself.

I suppose I should thank you for showing me my error.

[His words are so thick with sarcasm you can probably taste it. And since the Thief King never said stop, he'll just try to follow up his kick with a punch. He wonders if the man's going to get serious like he threatened.]