[ The sword feels heavy in his hand as he rolls his wrist and tests how it feels cutting through the air. Not an unused weapon but an untested one, denser than the engine blade he's far more accustomed to. Using one of his new Royal Arms – and for a sparring match, no less – would normally be last on his list, but this place hasn't provided many other options. ]

Good. 'Cause I don't want something like that holding me back.

[ He adopts no such similar stance, blade instead flipped from a forward grip to a backhanded grip as he steps forward to slowly circle him, eyes focused but body flexible. ]

You wanna' talk, or fight? 'Cause we can earn more answers from each other.

Only thing I wanna' know now is if you're ready.