[There is a brief moment where he feels a sense of relief to that Paul give him that smile. It... Made him feel a little lighter to know that at least someone here did understand what he was trying to do. He knew his attempts were clumsy at best, but he felt like doing anything less would have his motives questioned more.

He takes in Paul's words briefly before he answers. He does feel a hint of a smile when he does.]

Yeah. We'll see how it goes. But you're right. I think- I think they need to know I'm not as far behind as they think I am.

[That he's made strides to improve. That he's working to be better.]

And I know you wont. But...

[And he looks over to where LaRusso and Robby walked off to briefly. He thinks of Miguel and Robby's fight at the All Valley. And how it he was questioned by both of them about taking pity on the other.]

I want you to give it all you've got. Fight to win, but remember to show honor in how you do it.

I don't want you to think I'm taking pity on him because he's my son. But I don't want him thinking I told you to fight dirty to get a win on LaRusso.

They want a fight. We'll give them a god damn fight.