"Yeah, wouldn't be the first time," He answers back absently, studying the curve of the blade for sharpness and balance. Doesn't take his eyes off of it to answer, not just yet, he's too busy turning the thing in his hand. Giving it sort of a swing and a spin.

It'll do.

Once he's satisfied with it, he drops his eyes and skims them over to her and.

Oh, hello. Despite the circumstances, he manages to muster up a quick pleasant smile at her. Greets her with a chipper-sounding, "Howdy."