[He's actually smiling a little bit, though Hiro can't see it.]

Yeah. [Just by continuing this conversation in general, he's made Nico feel able to trust him more. Not that he didn't trust Hiro before, but...this is different.] No, no, I don't think you're weak. I'm just going to be very tough on you. Real weapons, nothing blunted.

[Hiro will be perfectly safe with Nico's weapon, at least. The blade won't hurt mortals.]

Give me a call whenever you're ready.