"I see," he looks over at her, sensing the shift in mood. There's a little pause before he launches into a too-much-information distraction, "Laertes and I spar often with rapier and dagger. It is enjoyable but it feels more like sport, to me. I had never done that before, as rapiers were rare in Britain and are not of much use for a knight -- most of what we are trained to do is on horseback. Most knights I know of use a one-handed blade, but mine suits both styles and I prefer the flexibility."