“If that’s all you’ve got, you’ve seriously gotta reconsider this decision you’re making.”

She had knocked you firmly onto your ass during a session of training. Nothing new from her, sure, but she absolutely walloped you that round. That was new, of all things. Usually at least put up some sort of a fight. Realizing this, she raises an eyebrow and bends down, smiling as she offers you a hand.

“… come on, I’m not that dense. I know something’s up with you, so why don’t you go on and spit it out? I’m not a blabber-mouth, so if it’s a secret, I promise I won’t tell!”

Her smile persists despite her gentle intrusion. It seems she really cares under all of that fiery passion.