[ oof. he winces a little sympathetically, and nods. he can't relate because the knights ardante are simply perfect and wonderful and amazing (unsure) but also... he's met many a soldier, so, it's not really surprising. ]

It's a hard life. [ being a soldier. not. A SOLDIER but he doesn't know nay better. ] Still... I'm glad you found something that works better for you, then.

Lately, it's been a lot of combat for me, too... If you ever want to spar or anything like that, I'd be happy to spar with you.