"I would never ask you to kill anything," he assures her firmly. Not that he assumed she'd think that, but he knows it helps to hear it aloud.

"But I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I always enjoy the satisfaction of hitting the targets. It's the same when someone I teach gets the hang of it too." The corner of his mouth twitches in a smile and he adds, "Though you didn't need much guidance. You're a real natural."