There's no reason for him to realize what, exactly, a lightsaber can do to ordinary metals.

One lightsaber moves in a slash, and if his block slows the blade at all it is near impossible for mortal eyes to tell.

The top half of him falls down the stairs as the bottom half collapses. One wonders what on Nirn any investigators are going to think of THAT body.

Her smile at Garyn's work is pride and vicious satisfaction. His skill in this art is a lovely thing to see. She doesn't move from her position. Any other Tong foolish enough to approach her are welcome.