"I've been learning the rapier, too." Which means that they'll be able to fight with matched styles. It doesn't necessarily matter--they'll be fighting people using other swords, using other weapons--but the sword seems so drenched in specifics that it seems like it'd be good practice. She's never learned a weapon that took so much thought about how she was standing and why. "Next time we're both at the armory, I'm challenging you to a duel."

Beth grins, reaching between Wash's hands for Moonfire's lead. They've had her out for a while, and there's no telling when somebody will need her for real work. She's no draft horse, but there are plenty of lighter missions she's good for. "Let's take her back in. And maybe next time we'll get you on her back."