. . .They're a part of my essence. [Though a subtle reaction, Dimitri's eyes told him a lot. That he chose to fixate on his eyes in particular, did it bring something to the surface of his mind...? The man's features had already given him the impression he had likely been through some harden times, even as he wore a dress/skirt. He takes a step back, just to give the stranger some space.]

Pardon me. I just couldn't help overhearing you mention a training ground a moment ago.