[ The accusation of posturing is one he's heard before but never in front of or for the benefit of women specifically. Should he be proud or ashamed? ]

He didn't laugh? Talk about zero sense of humor. [ Somehow, as socially inexperienced as he is, he knows to not further push Kaladin's perception of Syl's condition. He's heard him and more will likely just cause an anxiety he relates to to further spin out of control.

So he pivots. Acknowledges Kaladin's little roleplay as reality, in spite of the fact that he has no idea what a rat is. ]

Guess some people can't handle pranks. [ Finally Noctis is taking a step back to allow ample room for the sword that crystallizes from hilt to blade in his hand, hardly as full of life and energy as Syl but not short of history... or magical force. ]

Oi... She doesn't feel it when she crosses weapons with someone else, right?