[Yes, he’s learned quite a few new tricks since coming to Crystallis. On one hand he finds his job combination of Magitek Knight and Warrior interesting and useful, on the other hand he does miss being able to junction and fight like a SeeD. Squall wasn’t exactly the happiest person to be stuck in this strange world and would rather be at home-- but yes, he had learned some new tricks too.]

…It was necessary. Being dragged into a brave new world, and all.

[The electricity doesn’t fade and only continues to crackle dangerously on his blade. He grips his weapon tightly waiting for Seifer to make another move. He rolls his shoulder to brush off the pain where Seifer had elbowed him.]