[x] "I'd like you to proceed with the..." -[x] "third design. It might be the best one despite the flaws as all this time I had to face the dangers without any non-magical protection to speak of. So, leaving hands uncovered is still better than being universally underarmored or encumbered."
[x] "I'd like you to proceed with the..." -[x] "second design. It sounds the most well-rounded option, even though it may not work as a universal solution in all situations."