I don't know how far I'd get, but I could certainly try. I'm about stomach-level, so a good sock to the solar-plexus might do me some good.

...my syntax is a little weird.

Just thinking about how he's deprived me of the chance to comfort you when you recently rescued me makes me unthinkably aggravated. I've never thought of resorting to physical violence...

Maybe that will make it all the more unpredictable.