... okay, how does he feel about teachers? Cause this guy kinda slips into some sorta "mentor mode" once he figures there's potential around him and the like.

His methods - like anything - are a bit annoying, though. He's the kind who riles people up. So that's up to you.

Otherwise they can just commiserate over the loss of good swords in the midst of destroyed vases and nicked walls. That just seems perfect to me.