I am. [There's no hesitation here whatsoever.] The piece I removed was for show, and I have no use for something so impractical. The rest of my armor still suits me well. Besides.


[He folds his arms, studying Sesa in silence for a moment. Whatever he's searching for, he seems to find, for he quickly adds on:]

Besides, this is meant to be symbolic. It is my oath to protect the man I intend to give it to. If not from my armor, then what would I have?