Had to, not choose to?

[It was weird to hear 'had to learn swordplay' as that definitely feels like a hobby or elective, at least to Abby.]

I'm guessing this place has plenty of choices since they want us all to join up. Not that I plan to. Or they have dozens of identical swords that aren't meant for someone my size.

[Abby doesn't mean to be impolite and just moving straight to the point, that's just who she is.]