Dinnae think that Claire will want me doing such a thing.

[ Claire doesn't really want him out there promoting that sort of thing. She's not shy of it, but he doesn't imagine she'd want him diving in. ]

Well, a blade never fails as a backup. [ Small. Easy to conceal at times. ] A shield? How do ye fight with a shield? [ It's good for a good defensive position and a bash to the face, but he's never known it to be good offense. ]