[ Clearly one would bring a sword to tend to children because, unlike Firion here, he's never done such a thing before and no, Onion Knight doesn't exactly count in this situation. Besides, the little knight is quite capable of handling himself.

That, and, when one is accustomed to always being on their guard and always ready for the inevitable attack from minions of Chaos... of course he would carry his sword with him. Also... it's not like he has much else to wear. ]

I did not think they would be as eager to play with them as they are.

[ He mutters the words with a bit of twisting as Firion tends to the girl on his shoulders, trying to pry those tiny hands away from his golden horns. ]

You seem to be much better with this than I am.

[ And for that, he's eternally glad to have dear Firion with him. ]