"Ah..." Luka says quietly, reflecting on the grim revelation. "I think... maybe, that was something he'd mentioned to us early on. In so many words."

He considers asking about his past ability to tap into Sxicq's power, and if maybe that had been related to the sword, but figures Sxicq would be the only one to know much of anything about that.

Instead he decides to change the topic.

"How's Seven doing?"