[ One of Zhou Zishu's eyebrows lifts just slightly. His new friend, it seems, comes from a very different sort of world, if he sounds so taken aback by something Zhou Zishu considers very ordinary. How strange. ]
Martial artists. [ Much of a distinction? Possibly not, but it feels better to say. ] Essentially, yes.
[ Since it seems like they're going to be talking for a moment, he relaxes out of his ready stance, absently spinning the training sword until he's holding it with the blade pressed against the back of his shoulder, point facing upwards. ]
Not just martial skills. Philosophy, art. Disciples are expected to be gentlemen. [ He pauses, considering. ] In most sects.
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Martial artists. [ Much of a distinction? Possibly not, but it feels better to say. ] Essentially, yes.
[ Since it seems like they're going to be talking for a moment, he relaxes out of his ready stance, absently spinning the training sword until he's holding it with the blade pressed against the back of his shoulder, point facing upwards. ]
Not just martial skills. Philosophy, art. Disciples are expected to be gentlemen. [ He pauses, considering. ] In most sects.