[Listening does often help! And sometimes, thoughts need to be worked through aloud.]

I suppose it's fine. I do still like him, even when he's being... a pain.

Hm? [She blinks. Oh, that needed clarification, didn't it?] We spar in the park, sometimes. I'm a Guardian, so I need to keep myself sharp, and he's... well, he's a mercenary of some sort, back where he's from. He's very good... [There's a silly sort of smile on her face for just a moment. It's quickly replaced by a look of resolution.]

...but I can still beat him! One of these days, I will!