Ky smiled at her compliment, not having heard one in...forever, actually. Only when he helped someone, did he get anything remotely close to a compliment, but even this was rare, and opportunities to help were even rarer, especially for a wanderer like him. It was usually just a "thank you" or "bless your soul!'. Sometimes, he didn't even get a thank you.
"Someone of my calibre..." He repeated, and shook his head. "I've yet to find an equal. Soldiers, guards, bandits, mages, I've fought what felt like thousands, but nobody's been able to match me yet."
He looked back to her eyes, leaning forwards and resting an elbow on her tail, cupping his head.
"But, maybe I've finally found my equal? Or equals?"