"Don't see why not, if they're smart dogs." Julien, of course, is already more or less dressed for the occasion, so he just waits on the mat for Michael though the other man's second comment has him snorting in a fashion that almost sounds like laughter.

"Quite the compliment, then, considering some of my students."

But once Michael appears ready, he won't waste time with more banter. Just because he doesn't plan on actually smacking Michael around, or even hitting him very hard for that matter, doesn't mean he's going to play completely fair.