[Jade lowers his hands, though purposely keeps them where Mythra can see them, not too keen on getting her on guard again--for now, at least.]

I simply wondered if it would be possible for a skilled young lady such as you to provide some valuable instruction in the art of the one-handed sword. At my age, it gets quite difficult to pick up things in a classroom setting, so I believe I might benefit more from some private instruction.

[Not for the reasons he states--quite the opposite, really--but a half-truth all the same.]