[ Of course it's bravado. He's a Knight and a future King; bravado is his trade by blood. ]

Both should likely serve you well. If the lights we have are not enough to banish the ravens, we will need long arms to at least hold them at bay.

[ And a closed quarters blade goes without saying. Everyone needs to be able to protect themselves just in case. ]

If you've a light you can carry with you as well, I would ask that you keep it with you at all times. They seem to be our greatest weapons.