[Sorey will learn that soon enough. He doesn't have very much experience with the stoic type. Mikleo is tsundere, sure, but Sorey can always tell when he's smiling. It's something in the crinkle of his eyes.]

So you'll need practice. You know Luke, right? The bartender? He's a good teacher. [He gently nudges Dante's foot back, then begins adjusting his stance with the slightest bit of pressure from his free hand. Elbow down, back straight, shoulders back...] Mikleo and I have already talked about it, and we're both pretty sure they're memories. But Mikleo thinks he wasn't human. You can't say it's a past life if you were something that doesn't exist, right?

[When he's done, he pulls his hand back.] ... Okay, that looks better. The number one thing you don't wanna do is put all your weight on one foot. The second thing is putting your weight on your heels. That's why I pushed your leg in a bit.

Take a practice swing. [Sorey holds up his sword in a defensive position.]