[Saul's scowling, half because he's a tsun in a suit and half because Coby's being a showoff.

Hmph.

But the question makes the scowl fade to a more serious look, one that has Saul briefly dropping his gaze to the floor in consideration.]

I don't have to use them, right? I mean, I can just rely on the strength, maybe adapt some of the things I learn...? We're not talking, you know, accidentally decapitating someone with my bare hands, are we?