The Once-ler nodded grimly. His younger self would have panicked at the sight, but after causing so much destruction himself, it just didn't have the same effect. Not to say he wasn't disturbed; seeing desolation every day for a year had simply jaded him to horrific (in his mind) sights.

He hesitated before answering Soma. "Fighting? Er... well, I have a pair of twin brothers who enjoyed tag teaming me when we were kids," he offered lamely. He paused, then, somewhat more quietly, added, "I'm also pretty handy with a wood axe."