[He can't help but feel relieved that his inattentiveness here isn't being held against him. Of course there is...a lot that is capturing his attention elsewhere, not limited to the fact they are still surrounded by skeletons. He's having a difficult time keeping his gaze elsewhere actually, so instead he'll try to focus on Ianthe as best he's able as he brings his hands back to himself.]

I am experienced with bow and arrow, but...

[He pats himself down, first his chest, then his shoulder as if expecting a strap to be there.]

Even if I had it with me, my usage of it is typically more for sport, not necessarily fighting.

[He's been learning of course, thanks to Amelia, to defend himself. But he's by no means a seasoned warrior.]