Oh, [ he says, eloquently, because now he's apparently gotten this young woman mixed up in this whole hunting game, which wasn't his intention — and he can't help but wince as she talks about defending himself, because, hah. ]

No, [ his answer is rather wry, ] Where I come from, the best defense has been to go unnoticed.

[ in the undercity, his best bet had always been to not call attention to himself — not that he'd have done so regardless, but the knowledge that he wouldn't be able to fight back had just been added motivation to become really good at blending into the background. and in piltover, well, why would people pay attention to a poor cripple like him, anyway?

he shrugs one shoulder. ] That doesn't seem to be a principle compatible with this game.