She wasn't sure where the idea came from, other than the constant need to find things to do here, but she was even more surprised to hear herself dare to say anything.

"I was wondering – and no is a completely valid answer, I wouldn't want to impose or anything – and I'm not much of a natural fighter, not compared to a lot of people I know, but I'd been training, before here. Would you, maybe, be willing to train me some? Even if it's just something for you to fill your time." She could feel the heat rise, spreading across her face and ears as she bumbled her way through the question, and knew her pale skin was going tomato red.

"I have had to fight when we were attacked at home. And here the once. I just... I want to be ready, when I need to again."