Re: (At some point later)
"We didn't do much with knives at home if it could be helped." Hans says in explanation. "My father thought they were...." he's about to say 'weak' but he's not going to do that with Balthier right here. "He didn't really approve of them for fighting. Not proper."
The idea of the style there makes sense, and he nods. "I can see that. Like secret handshakes for a club."
He considers answering there. Hans had to learn to be GOOD from all sides, and not to give anything away, ever. He can't break that one now, not yet.