She stops a moment, just a little, at the question. She can't help it. She'd been playing in that narrow line of 'capable' but not 'too capable' in the hopes of avoiding, well, this. A big clue to Claude's identity was how capable he was at this game. And she'd hoped to avoid being called out in such a way. But, still, best to play dumb.

They reach up and adjust the pin on his dress. Giving them time to settle the mask under their mask back into place. "Having a theme that goes well with the game has to be an advantage of some kind."

They are aware they got caught. But they'll just see if he makes an actual play at it. Even if they don't overtly own the sentiment in their reply, maybe that will throw him off? "I don't think anyone could accuse you of looking like either of those things, no. Why?"

Doubtful.