[[You're a lot closer to a soldier to most of the people he encounters, put it that way....]]

It would indeed! I've been trying to convince my travelling partner to join me in my training, but he is proving to be most stubborn. I believe he fears my technique could overwhelm him...

[[Which is a completely valid fear, but details.....]]

I take it you're struggling to find a partner yourself?

[[Y'KNOW, THERE'S A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO THIS....]]