For Oswald's part, getting a rise or reaction out of Tim is a minimal desire. Generally, he's just talking in the way he would usually, with all his unnecessary flare for the dramatic. He's not trying to intimidate Tim and he's not interested in winning anything in particular here, just leaving Tim with an impression.

He's like an inexperienced Jim Gordon in a way, all poker face and upright. It's kind of cute.

The thin smile spreads again along with a light shrug, not biting at the taunt being dangled in front of him.

"What new methods indeed. I suppose we'll just have to see what this city makes of us, won't we? But if there's one thing I know it's that we must all adapt to change, hm?"