Besides. After a point isn't it a little sad? Or.... I guess it could lean kinky and I don't want to go there.

[ Annie pulls a face. While she has started noticing boys again Annie isn't one easily swayed by "needs of the flesh" to put it delicately. ]

I really want to watch you fight someone. I saw my father in a few friendly matches but that was pretty rare. So few people loved swords the way he did. I think.... while he wouldn't be as good as you he would still enjoy himself.

[ Annie smiled as brightly as she was capable of. She is an expressive girl so really it is a truly bright look. ]

Well yeah. I can see that. When you... Whenever you've taken to instructing me you have a very personal touch. I can't see you benching yourself.