[Sorey watches Noctis curiously before shifting away slightly when indicated.]

If the fire's a defense mechanism, won't it still activate?

[Though he supposes if it's fast enough it might not, but...can they be cut that fast?

He's unsure what Noctis is referring to before he holds up his sword.]

Oh, you mean this? It's ornamental, actually. I'm afraid it can't cut anything...

[But maybe he can use it differently to aid Noctis in cutting the plants?]