[ Dhaos does notice the hesitation, and well, he could understand. Some people were not likely to believe in spirits or whatnot (such thoughts due to him not knowing about the other's reservations or that it was for a different reason entirely). ]

... You may refer to myself as Dhaos. I am not exactly bound to anything, except to assist in the upkeep and protection of my land.

[ Still, he hasn't met a sword spirit before. ]

Hm, regarding that bit about being 'passed down' seems to indicate a certain amount of importance-- and you are connected to that sword?

[ Because if so... then perhaps the 'break' thing would make sense. ]