Ha ha ha, no no. It's nothing like that, but there is no denying that Lady Narmaya is a charming and alluring woman, but my interest in her at the current time being is merely a selfish one that draws my desire for a worthy opponent. But don't count your instincts wrong. I do in fact like women like Narmaya... and yourself.

[ Que the REGENDARY smile of the samurai here. Is he being serious? Is he being full of it? Who can say, but that playful wink probably didn't help matters at all. ]

Creating your own school of discipline is commendable, but do take care that your school's fighting style will reflect on your philosophy of how a weapon is to be used in battle. A ruthless style is no better than being a butcher and a style that relies on reactionary attacks are those who prefer defense over offensive attacks.

Ah, but I've carried on too long. Please, do tell me about this group. I've a feeling that this may prove illuminating for me.