[A short hum. For someone who'd been so gruff and on his guard when she approached him, he does seem to be taking every opportunity to dodge the biggest issue, being the marid in the room.]

As long as we're not going to have a problem because of the "dark" part, I suppose. As far as practice at arms goes, it seems to be sparring with others or nothing. At least this one lets us keep our weapons...

[Ah, hells with it; Irhya's expression turns a bit speculative.]

I have to ask, though... What did you think of that whole spiel on the fine art of screwing around with a partner? You were loitering in the back the whole time, so I figured you weren't all that interested...