See? Already a silver lining to this place!

[He leans against the door frame now, his amusement clear in his eyes and the way the corner of his mouth turns up.]

Summoning weapons is pretty common back home, but the way I do it is my own signature style. Soooo, I'm guessing that means you're not a weapons man then?

[There's no judgement in his voice. This is still just pleasant conversation. After all, he's old and experienced enough to know that everyone has a niche in a group.]