[Cliff paid attention to Okita as he moved and spoke, taking note of the practiced ease of his swordsmanship and the even tone of his voice. That, and his title of Captain, led Cliff to the conclusion that Okita was a soldier on some level...or, at least, part of a highly disciplined unit.

He always ran a solid, dependable ship while he was still captain, and he preferred to keep his people at ease.]

I don't use weapons like that. Just complicates things, and I like to keep it simple. Words can get like that too, if you're not careful.

That why you never found a way to work with 'em?