[this is much less intimidating now that I know he is not going to drop me. Not that I was intimidated before. I was definitely not intimidated before. But yes. Leaning against his thumb. It's kind of cool to be up this high.]

I mean, I know one still must practice--one can hear every theory in the world on swordplay, but until one holds a blade, it's useless. But having to learn everything on the fly that most people assume you know is....challenging.