(Reply to her 1.7- liner about the eyes I was unsure of how to respond to because I had already jumped forwards in time...):
Grall
As I stare into her eyes, her beautiful eyes, and listen to her soothing words, I draw her close and give her a grateful hug.
"Thank you for understanding."
(back in the present....)
Grall
I nod, then, assuming she took the sword, adjust her grip on it.
"The greatsword lends itself to sweeps and slashes, mostly circular motions, to maintain momentum and maximize power. Jabs can be difficult, though. Here, leet's start with a diagonal downwards cut from a little above the shoulder, one of the more common strikes.

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OoC: Grall is trying to recover by helping somebody, by proving that he can help somebody, especially somebody that he's attracted to romantically.