Pleased, Thane accepts the contract and places it off to the side among some others for the time being. While he certainly doesn't match Connor's grin there is the faintest hint of a smile, albeit brief.

"With a good enough throw even a dull blade can penetrate the target." He actually thinks it's a mistake to keep so many sharpened to a point objects around in a bar of all places. Dulling the blades more would make it at least a little safer, but this place seems insistent on having as many security flaws and hazards as possible.

He watches Connor swing the axe, keeping his distance. Perhaps he trusts a synthetic to be more careful than an organic, hence why he doesn't stop him.

"A very important step. I'm surprised to see the amount of people who have skipped it."