[ Huh. There's something more behind that nickname, isn't there. Gen scrutinzes Barnaby for a moment, gaze sharpening as if he's seriously considering immediately ignoring that polite request -- but no, in the end he decides to relent for the moment. Not out of any sense of consideration or mercy, but simply because it feels like he can glean more from the situation by playing nice(-ish) for now. ]

... what's a good weapon to try against you?

[ Gen glances aside, tapping his knuckles against one of the weapons sitting on the racks -- a mace. ]

Been taking one of these with me when I think there's gonna be a fight. But it seems like a bad choice for a sparring match. [ Armor or not, it'd probably break bone, and that seems excessive for a dumb training match, even for him. ] You got any suggestions?