[Sounds like to him that it's on now. They're gunna have a great duel and he's going to be so happy about it, if his expectations are met. He hopes she doesn't disappoint him with all that bragging she just did, but still. What a catch she is. So he keeps listening, very intent on learning what Lumine's background is on this. He looks like a mischievous little puppy, wagging his tail at her yet being so focused and attentive to her. Even if their reasoning for getting into it isn't something glamorous, it's still good enough.

He too, takes a drink of his wine, remembering he had it now. Lumine distracted him...]

I wouldn't say I have a story. I've always been fascinated by combat and weapons, and I don't really know why. That's...probably not the greatest thing to admit to when you're getting to know a girl, is it...

[He scratches his cheek with a solitary finger, looking nervous like he'd admitted to something that should (rightfully) scare anyone off. How does he explain it without revealing how much of a freak he is about fighting...]

Hahahaha...but, it always looked fun, and when I finally got the chance to try it for myself, it was as fun as I'd always imagined. So I stuck with it, got really good, and now I get to compete doing it. It's very fulfilling for me, and I don't know if I could really live without it.