Well, that was true. The sword was the problem that could be fixed. Even though it felt selfish, now, to be so concerned over it. He nodded to Yuffie.

"A ruffian was causing a scene at a weapon seller's stand, so I challenged him to a duel. We fought, but he cheated and stole my rapier." It was embarrassing to recount it, but he and Yuffie had been through enough together that he did not think she would hold it against him for anything other than affectionate teasing, at least.

"That is what happened to me. Now let us discuss what you have been up to, princess." Because he was not going to let her get away with not talking to him about it.