The Sentinels caves

The reason for asking and for taking such a keen interest in her answers was entirely selfish. Ford realized that if he were to learn the ways of battle that came from other cultures, it would serve him well. He would have found a means to be formidable in any region – to any beast. While it was a lofty goal, having the girl there was a means for a beginning. So, he did not pick apart her words as he should have. He did not assert his own intelligence on her as a means of intimidation or persuasion. The titan merely listened and did what he could to express interest in his features.
 
“You will teach me,” he informed her with a small nod. It was not up for debate. Akira would show him how her traditions worked, and he would master them to the very best of his abilities. Then, he decided to bring up the other comment she had made earlier on in their conversation. His brow was furrowed into a knot on his forehead and his ears swiveled forward. “What did you mean by an honorable death?”