[His expression turns more solemn for a moment, and he nods, accepting what Mutsu says because after all, he ought to know. He might not like the idea much, but he has to accept that there are plenty of people out there who simply feel very little respect for such matters. Still-]

If the master is worthy of his sword, they are one. It's silly to say that one is special but not the other then. If he's not...

[He shrugs, a simple and childish gesture which nonetheless manages to convey an impressive amount of disdain. Still, after a moment or two his face softens into a smile once more, even if it's a bit tinged with... a lot of things. Too many feelings to properly sort through.]

I did. It was... a difficult meeting at first, but we have talked, and I'm very happy to have found him. I'm- Well, I know I've hurt him, but I hope I can make it better.