[At least getting trounced by Kiyone would take his ego down a peg....or just make him angry. Either is possible.

The sarcasm earns her a look, and his face is no longer quite so blank. It's old habit, and slipping into it is simple. Especially if it means she'll stop dwelling on the past, even if only for a little.]

No, but considering I haven't seen him end up in the Center like you have, I'd think you're the one who attracts trouble more often.

[The "so stay out of it" stays unsaid this time. He's still so emotionally constipated it's ridiculous.]