[...That's possibly wise, given some of what circulates, and oddly Yuan appreciates that now that Kratos mentions it.]

[He nods.]

Mm. He liked to craft things that were more art, than weapon. Barely usable. This, though--

[It practically called to him from the first moment he saw it. Yuan sets aside the poetry of it for foolishness.]

He swore he'd give anything in his power to someone who could create an art for it. I bargained for sponsorship to the officer's academy, and then did exactly as I'd said.

[His voice is odd. He doesn't like speaking of this, and he's quiet, but nevertheless there's still some satisfaction about him.]