[That irritated look on his face doesn't last long when he hears this - after a moment it completely dissolves into a look of pride.]

Look, just don't get all cocky about it, you still didn't beat her. That was the idea, remember? You still got that one fight left.

Difference is now you know you can do it. ...I knew you'd get there, though. Never would'a bothered if I didn't think so.

[...]

Eh... do I get a say in whether I meet this kennel of yours or not?