[ He frowns as his hair is mused up, but doesn't move to smooth it down right away as usual. It's not quite affection either, but he tolerates it for Corvo. ]

Dodge him, maybe. Best him, probly never. He's not one I'm interested in bestin' anyway. But thanks.

[ It's not quite there yet either, but he doesn't brush Corvo's compliments off as easily as before, and his thanks is genuine. If he could dodge someone as skilled and deadly as Wade, he might stand a chance against someone else one day. It was good encouragement, especially before his evaluation. Just enough to bring his appetite back. ]

Hm... I should probly get somethin' more to eat before that test.

[ For the amount of magic he thinks he'll be using, one apple wouldn't be enough. ]