Carved into...? ...Eesh. [He's actually kind of sorry he called it awesome.]
Of course I do! It's all part of being a legendary hero of legend. My words pierce my opponents with the blade of fear, turning their hearts to quivering goo, before my hand pierces them with the blade of steel!
Okay, so... [he's almost hesitant to ask now, but he really wants to know] ...what does the glowing do? Does it increase your strength or your defence or something?
Well, the monologuing doesn't have to come before the fighting. They can happen at the same time, if it proves necessary. Situational analysis is a vital part of heroism, and one of many skills I possess in abundance.
[Blink blink.] O...kay... Er, you mean that metaphorically, right? The 'reach inside enemies and tear their hearts out' part.
HA! Talking has no effect on my lightning-fast reflexes! Let them come! Swordmasters are famed far and wide for our awesome dodging skills, you know. Not even a dozen--no, not even a hundred foes could hope to hit so much as a hair on my head!
[And he's... kind of afraid to ask more questions now.] ...Um. Well then. Remind me to stay on your good side, okay?
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Of course I do! It's all part of being a legendary hero of legend. My words pierce my opponents with the blade of fear, turning their hearts to quivering goo, before my hand pierces them with the blade of steel!
Okay, so... [he's almost hesitant to ask now, but he really wants to know] ...what does the glowing do? Does it increase your strength or your defence or something?
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[He grits his teeth a bit. He was going to get this question a lot, wasn't he?]
They change my tangibility and make me harder to hit while giving me the ability to reach inside enemies and tear their hearts out.
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[Blink blink.] O...kay... Er, you mean that metaphorically, right? The 'reach inside enemies and tear their hearts out' part.
...Right?
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[He shakes his head a bit.]
No, literally. My former master enjoyed frightening his enemies.
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[And he's... kind of afraid to ask more questions now.] ...Um. Well then. Remind me to stay on your good side, okay?
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You're not a threat to me, so your worries are unfounded.