That's fine, if that's what you're comfortable with.
[He'd assumed they'd be sparring weapon-to-weapon, but from the sound of it she has an advantage on him unarmed, regardless.
He has to pause to consider then.]
...Do you think we'll need them? Scratches aren't a problem. [They aren't worse than knocks, and he's sure he'll get worse from the Danger Room before long.] But I'd rather not get cut open.
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[He'd assumed they'd be sparring weapon-to-weapon, but from the sound of it she has an advantage on him unarmed, regardless.
He has to pause to consider then.]
...Do you think we'll need them? Scratches aren't a problem. [They aren't worse than knocks, and he's sure he'll get worse from the Danger Room before long.] But I'd rather not get cut open.