[The enthusiasm isn't so much surprising as it is intriguing. Goodness knew Alice got enthusiastic about a whole host of things so it's kind of nice to find someone equally as enthusiastic about their own thing.]

Fighting is a very good way of getting to know someone. In some instances it's been my preferred way.

[She laughs sheepishly then.]

I'm far more versed in fighting than many other things. [She makes a little amused sound there, some warmth mixed in.] Much to my sisters' chagrin I'm afraid.

[And like her grandfather Alice's fondness for her sisters is always clear. That said though she has to admit:]

It's been some time since I've sparred with anyone however. At home I had a set regiment of training I did try to adhere to. Sparring wasn't quite on the list though.

[Chiefly because well ... she's a noble. And as her grandfather said nobles ultimately stand alone. So she's always trained with such in mind.]