[He needs lessons in innuendo, it's a critical social skill.

How does Devin explain that his accumulation of scars was what he considered fair payment for killing? It's less applicable here, but it's habit of mind.]

And pain is a good motivator for improvement. Instant healing feels like taking shortcuts.

[He shrugs. What's done is done.]

I make more use of guns and knives these days than a sword. They're easier to conceal and attract less attention.