"A wise move," she commented with a half-smile. Better not to test the patience of the Initiative. He had the right idea. But that also had her curious. "What sort of people inhabit your world, Blaine? Who are you concerned about re-meeting here?"

Elissa shook her head. "Whether it's in my favor or not, I want to push for actual combat practice. I want people to have the opportunity to learn from others and to be prepared to defend themselves against threats. Those who do not know to fight should allowed to be taught self-defense, if they would be so inclined. I want to ensure the safety and protection of as many people as possible."