I'm pretty sure most people start noticing each step of a stair once it's long enough.
No, dual-wielding is not a flurry of strikes. It's the act of wielding a weapon in each hand. Nothing more, nothing less. His second choice of weapon is also a dagger, which is primarily defensive relative to the longer sword. Until you close in.
Sure, "basics." I think his idea of basics is just a bit removed from reality.
Introducing new waifu?