( For a moment, his smile fades. He knows that all too well... )

... It's important to remember that it doesn't have to be kill or be killed. There's a lot of really mean people out there, but... there's a lot of kind people, too.

( The axe reminds him of the first time he saw his Dad's weapon. It just made him look up to his strength more back then. )

Golly! You might not even need magic if you have a weapon like that.