Khan straightened his posture, his movements smooth and deliberate as he dusted the debris from his clothes, his fingers brushing over his dark jacket in a slow, almost mocking manner. Though his face remained mostly hidden beneath the black mask that covered everything but his piercing eyes, the slight crinkle at the corners of his lids hinted at a smile—one that radiated amusement rather than annoyance. He wasn't frustrated by the kick Liam had managed to land; on the contrary, he seemed to welcome it, as if he had been hoping for more of a challenge. Chuckling lowly, his voice a smooth mixture of amusement and condescension, he tilted his head slightly to the side before uttering in a quiet but firm tone, "Now that's more like it."