[She frowns for a moment, uncertain of what he means by that. She has never been treated as anything but a warrior; in Brigid, everyone is capable of fighting, regardless of gender or parentage, and holding a sword feels as natural to her as breathing. Even outside of her homeland, she had been among many other female soldiers at the Officers' Academy, and so she tips her head slightly to one side, confused.]

I am not being at my full strength, but I am still fast, and still know well how to use my blade. I do not think that is being unfair. You do not have to worry! Even now, I am strong, like steel.

[She smiles confidently, blissfully unaware of what he had actually been trying to say to her.]