( that laugh certainly gives lio a pause. why did his heart suddenly feel heavy, as if... no, it's not his place to think about what it all means. but it won't stop him from worrying about all three of them; vanitas, the most. )

I guess smacking a wolf or two with a stick doesn't count. ( which honestly it doesn't, because who serious fights with tree branches? ) But I guess I can show you sometime... though I don't think I'd want to use my actual weapon.

( he'll have to pick up a practice sword. van isn't the only one he'll plan to train with at this rate. )

Can't rely on talons alone, right?