[It's not the first time it happens, but it always catches him off guard somehow. It's the blacksmith mentality taking a hold, to be honest. He's started to get used to making weapons for others, so he always assumes he would be the vessel.

But once the initial shock is out of the way, he smiles.]

Yeah, I guess it makes sense that it would be you out of the two of us.

[Marco was more likely to play defense than he was.]

Should I try pulling the weapon out? It won't hurt you at all, but you may feel a bit dazed when it happens.

[Please be something he actually knows how to use...]