[YOU MISTAKE HIM FOR SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT A JOKE IS. Which was exactly why he answered the first hypothetical very honestly.] It is clear you are no veteran with it.
[A long pause, noticing that he may have come off rude.] Ah, I... mean offense, of course. You're... plenty skilled regardless. [Smooth. He'll just turn his attention back to the cracked pot for a moment. He was able to stop the leaking water by holding his arm tight against the crack, but it left his sleeve completely soaked through. Taking the chance to wring the water free from it, he gave a small shake of his head while he sought to answer the next question without putting his foot in his mouth. So pointedly avoiding any connections with the latest Imperial Showdown, as it were.] Not necessarily. 'Tis a fine goal to have experience in handling multiple different weapons. I merely expected a Disciple of Magic as yourself to opt for something... more light.
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[A long pause, noticing that he may have come off rude.] Ah, I... mean offense, of course. You're... plenty skilled regardless. [Smooth. He'll just turn his attention back to the cracked pot for a moment. He was able to stop the leaking water by holding his arm tight against the crack, but it left his sleeve completely soaked through. Taking the chance to wring the water free from it, he gave a small shake of his head while he sought to answer the next question without putting his foot in his mouth. So pointedly avoiding any connections with the latest Imperial Showdown, as it were.] Not necessarily. 'Tis a fine goal to have experience in handling multiple different weapons. I merely expected a Disciple of Magic as yourself to opt for something... more light.