Sy makes only the weakest attempts to dodge her prodding, which probably means he's a huge chump, but even Clem poking at his face somehow seems like an improvement to this day. She's looking at him like he's a dumbass, which is frankly a balm after receiving betrayal (Reid) and bitter disappointment (Rosy).

"Yeah. That nerd's got a mean punch on him all of a sudden." It's not exactly respect in Sy's tone of voice, but it's not contempt either. Just facts. Sy might have had the upper hand, but Evercreech sure fucked up his face for the little time he had. Sy sounds a bit defensive as he adds, "It was a fair fight. I wasn't fuckin' unprovoked when I went over there."