[Being trained with it since you were a kid is definitely part of the reason.]

Hm, yes a sparring partner would be preferable. I could use more practice and learning other ways of swordplay would improve my skill.

[He looks at the gun though.]

If I stood far from my opponent using this, I could not properly gauge their skills. But, it would probably be a good idea to learn how to use this.

[He hands Olivier her gun back.]