You won't be fighting inanimate objects in battle, and I have a feeling that will be coming up soon. If it helps, I'll be trying to dodge your hits.

[ He'll let some land, of course, because he wants to judge her strength, the impact of her feet and whether it's enough to bring down an enemy, but he leaves that part unsaid.

He pats his chest cheerfully. ]

Don't worry, I'm sturdy!