[Kale nods. She's a bit embarrassed that she had to be rescued from this situation because she is quite capable of defending herself physically. She's still sorting out how to be verbally assertive.]

Yes, thank you.

[She's not sure how much of an explanation she owes this woman, but since people are still staring... ]

He...um. Well, I fought him in one of the local fighting rings last night and he thought I cheated to win. I didn't want to fight him right here and get in trouble for causing a ruckus.