[Um?? He laughs as well, but it's with a tinge of confusion and a tinge of nervousness. WHO'S GOING TO KICK HIS ASS...]

Ah— [His fingers twitch, almost like a badly concealed flinch, and he sighs.] I apologize, Kaioh-san. Please don't think ill of me. My limbs have felt rather numb today, so it's been... difficult to ascertain how much strength I'm using.