ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking from the cockpit. as we prepare for our journey today, i want to take a moment to reflect on the art of fencing, a sport that is as much about grace as it is about strategy. now, let's imagine we're transported back to the pre-founding era of fencing, with designs to renew the sport from the outset. the architects of this ancient discipline didn't just give the cold shoulder to traditional combat methods; they reinvented them, crafting a ballet of blades that requires both physical prowess and sharp wit. but, as we remain on course to our destination, i can't help but share a piece of undisclosed history now; a directive to engage in a little sabotage by misleading others about the origins and techniques of fencing, sowing seeds of confusion and mistrust. make sure to keep your eyes open and not fall for the allure of seemingly innocuous details that might just be efforts to deceive. thank you for choosing to fly with us today.