You may be the first I've met whose weapon was meant for defense. [ It was a curious thing. So far as she had seen the others had strictly offensive weapons, and focused on just as much. Her own weapon, for instance, was also strictly offensive. But One was considerably agile and used that to to cover her weakness. She had retained a fraction of her inhuman strength, agility, and senses. But it would not always prove to be effective. So someone whose default weapon could be used to defend in the manner this woman's would was surely an invaluable member of this military. ] We should be most grateful for that.

[ The Intoner paused only a moment, a little caught off guard that Saber had taken to the position of lead, before shaking her head. It wasn't anything worth commenting on. She could easily chalk it up to the other being prepared to go on the defensive should these vermin rise to attack the moment they breach their territory. And she can appreciate that. Appreciate the idea of someone who appears to plan ahead.

Or she could be entirely wrong about what she perceives. To be fair, she doesn't know anything about the other. ]

Do you have much combat experience?