His gaze lingers on the firearm, his fingers tracing the smooth metal with a practiced touch. A faint smile tugs at the corners of his lips as Joyeuse's words echo in his mind. It's been a while since he's fired one of those."A like mind indeed," he murmurs, "It is a rare occurrence to find one"
Turning his attention to Joyeuse, his expression softens slightly. "I didn't always see eye to eye with your predecessor, even though we walked the same path", he acknowledges, "protection takes many forms and each one has its own merits, I guess."
With a nod, he gestures towards the array of weapons before them. "I find that a friendly challenge can reveal the measure of someone" he explain. "if you are willing to put your skills to the test."
A glint of anticipation flashes in his eyes as he picks up a gun, the weight familiar and comforting in his grasp. "Let's see how well our aim aligns"