[He holds up a hand placatingly.] It is no such thing, [he assures her, with a look in his eyes that shows he means it. He marks her familiarity with the weapon, at least in how to hold it; it doesn't look like an alien thing to her, though given what else she's shared with him so far, this isn't surprising.]

I suspect it will be too large a weapon for your hand, [he admits, considering it, then motions for her to unsheathe it.] You might test the weight of it now, at least. It won't do you any good to learn to wield it if it is too heavy.