I can always use some sparring partners. I'm used to sparring every day with Al, back home together. I try keep it up as best I can here, keep from getting too rusty.

[So he won't say no to the offer. Not at all. It's important, good, to keep up training to be prepared with the missions. Ed doesn't want to get too rusty. And it helps in keeping him from getting too restless if he burns off some energy.]