[Darin grins a bit wider, hiding the fact that he cranked the difficulty up to max.]

You sure it's not just your whip? Or are you holding back because you're worried about something?

[Darin jumps in and strikes once, twice, thrice, at one of the chickens...dodging and weaving as they peck at him. He prefers to get up close and personal as he fights.]

I mean, you busted out the fire magic pretty quickly, last time!