I don't think either of us are happy about it, for one.

[ Which probably doesn't sound intuitive as far as death duels are concerned, but he trusts Maki will understand. ]

He came at me like he was possessed, but it wasn't just about winning; I can tell the difference. It's like he was desperate for me to die. And after he secured his victory, he refuses to gloat about it, or even really discuss it. He didn't even gloat about it to me, which is perhaps the most alarming part.