"A knife can be lethal," Ishiah replies, matching her solemnity. It comes naturally to him, a weight in his words and a hard look in his eyes, looking for weaknesses wherever they may be, both in friends and in foe. Although he doesn't necessarily want for such a partnership to be formed, there's no doubt in Ishiah's mind now that if the two of them teamed up, their skills and drive combined would make a killing machine potentially more dangerous than any other. There are two types of strong people in the world: those with no fear, and those who feel nothing but. But often, it's the latter that makes the better choices.

"However, whether the use is prudent depends on your opponent. Depends on practical qualities. Size. Speed." He nods, as though to further his point. "If you're aiming for damage, you'll be able to gain the latter. A bigger blade may be more helpful than a smaller one."