[There's a pause. There's a long, long pause...and then he starts laughing. It's almost hysterical laughter because was this planned? Was any of this planned? Did the gods find another way to fuck with him?

He should stop laughing. It's Adam. Adam might take offense to that and while Luke's still a little wary, he manages to regain control shortly after and he nods slowly.]

...yeah. You were the one who wanted to take all of our stuff, weren't you. You're a lot smarter than some other people, hiding things like that on trial day. [He takes a deep breath, another helpless sort of chuckle escaping.] I think you can guess from what I told you that Backbiter was actually a gift from Kronos. But when I changed--[Or, you know, became possessed]--and Kronos took over, the weapon changed, too. [He continues to stare at the thing before there's a shrug.] I think I've had enough experienced with a scythe to be able to help you out.