This... was starting to look dangerous. Usually Othar Tryggvassen laughed in the face of danger! But now... He actually wasn't certain he could take down Baron Wulfenbach. He was a formidable foe who had beaten him several times before, and he didn't look likely to spare him this time. Even Norwegian Sweater Fighting might not be able to get him out of this one. He couldn't die before completing his mission! It was unthinkable.
He could retreat. Regroup. Tackle Wulfenbach again when he was least expecting it!
"The face of justice!" he said, not moving closer. Stalling for time. Working things out.