[ his smile softens a little ruefully, fingers lacing loosely together. ] Well, it certainly keeps me busy, anyway. [ distractions. they help, at least.

the question earns a flutter of pink lashes, startled for a moment. ] .. Oh. [ well, this is something sousei warned him to be careful explaining to people.. but really, he can hardly imagine lying or refusing to answer. ] Well.. I'm a sword, after all. And currently ownerless. It's a sad state of affairs for a blade to go without a master for long.