I don't really get it, either. That's what it feels like, but...

There's not much evidence for why this is the case. We can only assume it has to do with that woman's announcement.

[the sword is the reasonable one of the two, so he'll sum up the thoughts they've shared on the matter with her in a pretty simple, matter-of-fact sort of way.]

Yeah... I'm still not sure why it's making weird stuff happen to us though.