Oh easily. You're powerful, dear Husker, but you lack the strength of experience that your predecessors had in spades.

[He flicks a finger to summon over a couple of glasses and a bottle of whiskey.]

I take my time looking into the strengths and weaknesses of my opponents when I can. It was how I realized that, really, all that had to be done was to leave you to your own devices. Sooner or later you'd hit a losing streak and self-destruct. I found you more tolerable than most so I decided to step in.

[He pours himself a generous amount before tossing it back in one gulp, refilling the glass.]