[ he can't blame her for looking reluctant about drawing close, given that little display. hands held loose at his side, he hesitates for a moment before looking back to the monster. ]

Ah, speaking of which, I guess we should get your spear back. Wandering around this area without a weapon sounds like a bad idea.

[ kakyoin strides back to the monster's body, stepping around to where the spear's still sticking out of its skull. he can't help grimacing slightly at the gore as he gingerly grabs the spear's handle, but he still gives it a good tug. ]

I can't say I've ever formally learned to fight. But I've had to deal with some tough situations shortly before I, ah, ended up here. Experience may be the best teacher.

[ the spear's lodged in pretty good. another hard yank yields a gross squelching noise, but it only comes out halfway. ]