As with all things, restraint takes practice.

[Ardyn shrugged, eyes briefly darting around as he searched for the right words.]

I have been able to hold a sword since I was much younger than you, and acutely aware of my overabundance of strength for many years as well.

[...That felt like the best way to put it. Not a lie, but miles safely away from the full truth.]

Merely keeping up with that was impressive of you.