[He smiles slightly at that.]

Truthfully, hard to say.

[Nodding at the whip and the Scavenger's Daughter, he adds:]

Those are more familiar. I would not necessarily say that is a point in their favor. But I know how to use them well, and use them effectively. This little toy from today, that's a whole new experience.

[Unspoken is the fact that he's had the prior two inflicted on himself, leaving a sour taste to holding them. The prod is at least a clean slate for him.]