[The advice on always being prepared is perhaps the best she's gotten thus far. Watch Alice sleep with a sword strapped to her from now on!]

That does sound very handy indeed. I would have liked that ability when I first arrived.

[That said she sighs gently.]

So I've heard from others. I would be willing to wait but I'm afraid I would be too out of condition with it by then. I need something of similar size and weight to keep up my strength with.