It was really tempting to drop it and let her believe whatever it was what she wanted to believe. But in all honesty, Takegami was a bit egotistical as well as being vain and a little twisted. Her words made him feel like she was poking a little at his unwillingness to fight.

Snorting, he shook his head lightly and flexed his fingers. "I suppose I will have to take you at your word. Fine, a duel then."