[That laughter makes his hair stand on end. Who can laugh like that after taking such a blow? He knows he hits ruthlessly... so obviously this kids's used to it. He's up against someone who takes pain and violence casually -- someone strong, too.

This is the kind of person he'd normally hope to surprise. A one-on-one fight in a narrow corridor puts him at a disadvantage he doesn't like.]

In the mood to die? That's pretty lame of you.