Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-85.130.101.225-20130816112245/@comment-14909251-20131005003456

He does seem to have some combat ability that goes beyond just bluffing it, though I do think he had not regularly used the Sword and Shielth until joining Beacon, if he ever used them before that. Just because he did not get formal training does not mean he knows nothing of combat. As to the claim he stole them, I can only imagine that happening if his parents were not aware of him going to Beacon and he ran away or lied to them about where he was going. That would only involve him stealing it from the house. However, I could see an over-indulgent grandfather, knowing of the deceit and happily turning them over to him with a wink and a smile.