"I'm not sure 'no good' is the right description there since I still say you're rather good with one, but. I get it a little more after seeing you with a sword." Said with a faint smile since Claude hasn't forgotten Ciri's deflection of that compliment what feels like long ago now thanks to everything that's occurred in between, and he follows that up with a slight nod in regards to Jayce's work."I figured it was better to have more options on hand than relying on just one. A bow, a sword - all I need now is an axe and that'd about cover most of what I trained in. Except then it'd mean I'd have to drag an axe around, and that'd probably stand out for the wrong reasons."

Not as easily disguised as swords and lances, and far more foreboding than a bow in terms of what'd likely get some askance looks from the guards these days. If they're lucky, maybe participating on this supply run will mean some goodwill extended their way upon their return.

"Forgive me if I've already asked this," he says after some quiet's stretched on for a bit and the night remains calm, "but back in the hunting grounds I got the impression that wasn't your first time taking down large creatures, for lack of a better way to put it. Are you someone who also hunts in the desert as well?"

He's heard a bit about what lurks out there between other Summoned and his own research, and knows a couple others who'd be interested in exploring around out there. Needless to say, it'd help if they knew what they were walking into beyond what Claude's observed on this particular trip so far.