[Diarmuid doesn't really hear the first part of what Zack is saying because he's too busy trying to copy the pose Zack just struck. After all, if the man is killing dragons and saving people then he is someone Diarmuid wants to be like because that means he will be a good knight when he grows up. The stance might seem kind of weird, but Diarmuid trusts Zack and his skills.

The boy is distracted from is mimicry, however, by the second part of what Zack says.]

That would be a good way to spend break! I can sing you a song after you tell me the story if you want. That way it will be a fair trade! But for now...

[He brings his little practice sword up into a ready position.]

...it is time to learn! What will you teach me first?