"Learning it for myself, yes."

She smiles, quick and bright.

"I can do it now using magic, but there are warriors on my world able to neutralize my ability to cast spells. In cases such as that, another way to defend myself is necessary, so. Sword-work. Cullen has been helping me -- he's the reason I've got this book and these basic exercises, so."

A pause.

"Is it something you're familiar with yourself, then? Or just -- "

You know. Knowing what it probably means when someone is holding a sword.