[ For once, Ekkehardt isn't here just to run errands, as he normally does. He's grown attached to Ky, in his own way, and so sometimes he visits with no particular reason in mind. ]

You know, [ he says casually, his hand not-quite-touching the hilt of one of the swords mounted on the wall ] I always wondered if you knew how to use all of these. You have quite the collection.

[ He's curious. How many weapons can one person master, at least enough for competency? ]