What's wrong with having your head in books? [It's not a defensive question but one formed out of curiosity. He reads enough but it's also not his main or his favorite pastime.] I kinda wish we had sword lessons at home but my aunt wouldn't let me look. [Probably because both Tadashi and Aunt Cass knew better than to trust Hiro swinging around sharp objects.]

Do you think you want to be a knight here, too? [He's purposefully not touching on what he wants to do, or what his true calling is.]