You'll have to forgive me. I'm but a simple wanderer, and my sword speaks for me more often than not.

[ He's not really sorry. Kojirou may not have the potential to be a king, or the charm to steal people's hearts with a glance, but he's fairly sure he's at least alright with people. Caren's just being difficult. ]

That does depend on the kind of reward, doesn't it? I'm a simple man without many wishes, how would you seek to satisfy me?

[ Kojirou's steadfastly refusing to be teased here. He might not be able to win in this arena, but he'll play along. ]