[Not quite. But it becomes clear in a second when he starts another kata, of his own volition.

This time, though, he isn't silent while he does so. Though his gaze is fixed at a middle distance, he speaks as though conversing normally with someone even as he goes through the motions of the kata.]

... To think, that... a year ago, I would never even have handled such a weapon as this... [He half-steps, pivots, and swings the sword downward at a nonexistent opponent.] ... Much less... learn to utilize it...

[And then he stops.]

... This place has... ch-changed me irrevocably, in... in some ways. But I do not... regret it... especially not if it makes you happy.