Of course I was a victim! I didn't win the grand prize! [He might be a little petulant, but if she wants genuine from him, she couldn't get more genuine than his indignation at not winning a throwing contest. Of course, his only proof that it was rigged was his failure to win... but honestly, credit where it's due, that's probably proof enough.]

Guess I ought to go get the pieces made into something. Make introductions all around.