There was a hint of a smirk at the uncertain question there, more amused than anything. At least before that little challenge was issued. A Strider never backed down from a challenge and that was just one of the many Strider rules. Dirk was pretty sure there was a book of these somewhere that he and his brother never bothered to pen because it was all safely tucked away and memorized in their heads.

"With ease, English."

He wasn't exaggerating either - agility was one of those things he possessed in abundance. He didn't seem to have much trouble catching up with the other teen at all.