[ She has exquisite taste in puns, clearly. As for her offer... well, he'd rather not (especially since Wanderer hasn't made a clown of himself yet and that's the crucial part of the punishment), but on the other hand... ]

My combat skills shine in, well, combat... however, you had your share of challengers today. [ Not to name names, but he's seen Diluc. ] Please lend me the staff and I shall do my best.

[ Did he notice Tighnari in the audience??? Who knows. ]