I don't enjoy fighting monsters. There's no real thrill to it and when civilians are getting caught up in it, it's even more of a pain.

[ She'd rather not have to deal with it. Has she dealt with it before? Far too many times, but it doesn't mean she welcomes it now, even if it's an off-hand comment of his.

"Affectionate", though? Really?

Gebura stares up at him flatly and it still rankles, the way he says things. ]

If you like them, it doesn't have to be because I do. That's just stupid.