"Then we shall speak again before the 'arena' beings," and even now, there are audible quotation marks around that title. "But if we have not proven to be friends before this event, then there is little time to negotiate once battle has begun."

She understands the need to see if an ally is able to actually live up to promises, she does. But she has little time to spend leaping through hoops and proving herself, particularly not when there is no certain end to the number of them. Arena, this nation. Only time could tell where each group stood in relation towards them. As for targeting children, it is dishonorable enough of an accusation that she cannot waste time on it. If that was the opinion the other woman had gain of her...well, so be it.