[Boy, this is sad. With Richard and Sophie he can kind of understand since Richard's been sheltered all his life and Sophie has amnesia. But a grown man being all wishy-washy about a handshake? That's just wrong.]
[To Asbel's credit, he stands up straight and gives Asch's hand one firm shake before letting go. Someone might even think he'd learned manners somewhere along the way. So this is that "Asch" Luke mentioned.]
It's nice to meet you, Asch. I hope the two of us can be friends.
[Because man, does it seem like you need it.]
That's a longsword you've got there, isn't it? [He indicates the weapon.] Are you a fighter, too?
NO ESCAPE. You took his hand.
[To Asbel's credit, he stands up straight and gives Asch's hand one firm shake before letting go. Someone might even think he'd learned manners somewhere along the way. So this is that "Asch" Luke mentioned.]
It's nice to meet you, Asch. I hope the two of us can be friends.
[Because man, does it seem like you need it.]
That's a longsword you've got there, isn't it? [He indicates the weapon.] Are you a fighter, too?