Granted, it's nothing more than a dull piece of wood and something to hit. But it's something.

[Lucky, humph. He supposes he does appreciate how stupid some of the locals can be at times, but this isn't a result of them underestimating him.]

They're aware enough of my abilities. I've simply been proving myself trustworthy.

[Well... it's true that he hasn't done anything violent to anyone since he came back to life, but trustworthy may be a stretch.]