That brought perhaps a brief laugh, a hint. "Trust me, I could be a brat if I felt like it." IF he'd grown up with his Father's influence, he might be exactly that too.

"Gotta admit, I find your archery more impressive than your hand-to-hand. You have better aim when you have a bow in your hand." He was more pleased that she didn't slip, on the rock, considering the water and she was soaking wet.