But aren't most exaggerations non-literal? That's why they're exaggerations. [He thinks. He's confused.]

Right. I-- [He hopes not. Weiss has given him too many chances already. It may not have directly been something to harm her, but he's sure this wasn't the Nova City she wanted. He failed. And now he's just waiting for the floor to drop beneath him.] None of us knew how to fence, but I wouldn't have minded losing to you.