[Ishimaru just steps a bit closer at that, reaching out to lay his free hand lightly on Mondo's shoulder, allowing the sword to lower as he does so.]

But you told me eventually, right? You're not going to be perfect at things in one go, just because that's not how learning works; it'd be discouraging if it was, and no one would get anywhere! So it's okay if it takes a while, or if you need to be reminded - I won't be mad about that, just as long as you're working on it, all right?