Don't mention investigating the symbols on the swords. I barely restrain myself from that and shouldn't be tempted.

This part is where I pretty much fell in love and declared Miria to be the most awesome thing to ever happen to shounen. Though something later (I think it's the spoiler spoiler scene) creates a tie.

I'm not sure how long Claymores live. There's one Extra Scene that makes me think they can live at least 100 or so years, and I get the feeling that Awakened Ones can live forever.