[This is almost like the good old days. Almost. But the snarking is so very welcome. He's missed it more than he'd care to admit to.]

Ah, chere, you kicked my butt plenty'a times. You're prob'ly queen of more t'ings than I'm even countin'.

[There is a small, but just distinct enough pause before he adds:]

But I ain't sayin' you kicked my butt at basketball 'til it's proven.