He'd gotten the blow in, and that was good enough for him. Smiling, he steps back instead of leading in with a volley of attacks, which is what he would have done otherwise.

"Well. I think you've earned yourself a break. Now I don't just hand these out like candy, so enjoy it while you can." They had been going at it for a while. And he has to give her credit for being able to stand still. He stopped being nice a while ago, and even though he wasn't giving it his all like he would have with a dangerous enemy, he still pushed her, at least he thought so.