[Yes, yes, laugh it up...it may come across as silly, but Sousei does have his reasons.]

I meant no offense. [Though he can tell that Souza isn't offended--he's an easygoing sort, it seems...?] But I do not make assumptions on others' skills from reputation or other such factors.

[For him, just as he won't make negative assumptions about someone's skill until proven otherwise, it is silly to assume someone can or can't fight until hearing it directly from the source.

But now that Souza has said that he can fight, he accepts that entirely until proven otherwise.

He's just...that sort of person.]

It is good that you are able to fight. Often, there are dangers that require taking up a sword.