( gamora forgives you a lot for not being so earth-centric, which is really where most humans trip up. the galactic ones aren't so bad -- they've got a sense of scale. )

He did. ( she shrugs with one shoulder before pulling the blade free of the ground and sliding it back into its sheath. ) I received instruction in most of the martial arts my galaxy has to offer, and as many weapons as he could find. Hand-to-hand is where I excel.

( and yet.. still with the sword. no one said this had to make sense ok. )