We'll see about that, Princess.

[Then, laughing (and spitefully making his point), he lifted her high into the air as if she were little more than a kitten.]

I don't know if your man will ever get here or not-- but, you've got my word that I'll handle any dragons for you if you need it. That good enough?

[There was a note of sincerity in his tone-- as if he had indeed slammed his fist into the face of a dragon and didn't regret it...and slammed his fist into a great many other things too.]