[ he'd rather that "kissing this little cretin" weren't counted among the many things he is capable of, but. the situation calls for it. with a shrug, he leans down until the two of them are at eye-level— he is not a tree, and he has no desire to be climbed. ]
Get on with it, then.
[ yeah, he's going to force helix to be the one to really initiate this. it gives him more time to observe the fool, to discern his movements and analyze the threat behind him. he shoots the boy a look that suggests that he should absolutely not dare to try to punch him again. ]