Indeed. [ The longer they converse, the cool, steely quality of his tone seems to wear. ]

Foundation in martial arts will undoubtedly help you in your endeavors. [ Too many a swordsman are helpless without their blade, as she might already know. ] Should a weapon break, transitioning to fists and knowing how, will be an advantage.

[ The flow of his words is smooth, affirming, as if he speaks from experience. Having done his fair share of wrestling and hand-to-hand combat. In the age of steel, then in the age of firearms, such martial arts have fallen out of popularity. ]