The GM here is subtly making the point that this NPC can't actually talk in the middle of a fight because he's distracted by the, you know, fighting.

Actual conversation we had while writing this scene:

What does Darth Maul look like without his face paint?

The same as Toad in X-Men.

Only less green. Is there anything where Ray Park doesn't have face paint?

He played the Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow...

We figure we might get a better look at Ray Park's face when he plays Snake-Eyes in G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, due for release in 2009.

Hmmm...

Transcript

[SFX]: {Qui-Gon attacks} 13!
[SFX]: Krrzzkzk!
Black-Robed Figure: Look, I just want to—
[SFX]: {Qui-Gon attacks} 8!
[SFX]: Krrzrzk!
Black-Robed Figure: If you'll just—
[SFX]: {Qui-Gon attacks} 16!
[SFX]: Krrzrzk!
Obi-Wan: Hey Qui-Gon!
Qui-Gon: Yeah, I know, that was a great move! Annie, are you watching this?
Obi-Wan: No, I—
[SFX]: Kick!
{the mysterious robed figure kicks, Obi-Wan falls off the platform and hangs on precariously}
Black-Robed Figure: Can I talk?!
Qui-Gon: Talk to the laser sword!