[ he's learned since the last time! he definitely jumps back, using his height to his advantage and keeping his face away from her. he's also pretty well aware he can't hit her (even though... he honestly wouldn't want to if he could) so he tries not to do anything that can be interpreted as such. ]

Stop it! Stop it! Are you seriously coming off your victory over having killed someone -- two people even! -- by attacking me? You really are insane!