[ Chihiro having familiarity with these things about swords and spirits and sword spirits actually helps out Nagasone a good deal. He's not opposed to explaining it, but he's usually not one for getting into all the details. Plus out of the swords, he's a bit more sensible (for thos things) and that wouldn't have been quite as entertaining of a learning experience from say, Sayo or Tsurumaru.

Kondo worked with children as students and had a daughter of his own. Kids aren't exactly up this sword's alley, but he tries to not be condescending toward them or act like they don't know much compared to him. He has a grown brother who is frankly a jerk to him amd treats him lower than dirt, he knows the pain, even if it's a different circumstance. But Chihiro why are you walking closer to his blade, don't do that with other strangers, kiddo. ]

I wouldn't consider myself graceful, and it definitely takes certain swords to appreciate that. But confidence is important, and can even save your life.

[ He nods with affirmation. When he sheaths his vessel, he realizes that the way that the tied strip for his crosses in the back quite nicely. Two birds and one stone, he sticks his vessel behind him under the strips. Likena... Ninja? Or another sword hes acquainted with, but that is the only way that can carry it practically. ]

Not really, the scabbard's something separate after all. But it's also like a coat of sorts against the elements, or maybe a tent. Damage to it wouldn't hurt me, but i would be uneasy staying in it after a while, like a broken tent.