"A knife in the hand won't make them faster or smaller."

It's said dismissively while shifting the lay of the cloak across his shoulder. Then, because the disapproval has been clearly stated and he isn't here to debate the finer points of arming orphans, he cuts to: "A rotation has been decided, and I'm to post up on the other side of the camp opposite this one." Their party being large enough that it makes more sense to keep two sets of eyes open. "Should you need anything, call out."