"That was just-- That is--" ... If there hadn't been the finger waggling, he might have put up a stronger defense against Kay's "friendship" - as it was, however, there was that finger right there, which, to any experienced duelist, was the sign of an opponent's victory, either already obtained or on the way. ... Or something like that. In any case, Johan eventually gave in by slumping his shoulders and laughing meekly.

"Yes ma'am," he replied after another moment of slumping, straightening himself and grinning at her. It had been his idea for her to show him around anyway, after all, so it wasn't like he could really be upset with the outcome.