Once again Hayate was left hopping to keep up with the change of subject. He wasn't too perturbed--he was getting used to it. After a startled blink he answered. "Kenjutsu. My taijutsu could stand some improvement."

Which was an understatement. He could fend off an enemy--he'd made special jounin, after all--but if he was disarmed his main concern was getting back to his sword. He was a bit too light to be very effective at hand-to-hand combat.

The new lady looked much the same, regarding Ryouma's comment with a skeptical eyebrow. But she looked decidedly interested at Hayate's answer, her eyes taking on a bright gleam. "Kenjutsu? Really?"

Hayate nodded to her, and belatedly realized introductions were in order. "Oh, I'm Hayate. And this is Ryouma." He smiled politely, taking another step nearer, ending up beside Ryouma. He realized the man was still hurting--he was tensed and still a little pale. He canted his head to look up at him.