“ okay, so -- listen, i have a proposition for you. just hear me out, okay? “ lenny rocked back on her heels, hands clasped behind her back in a picture of innocence -- or an attempt at it. what she was about to ask was a lot, after all. “ i was thinking, i have this armor and this mace and this shield and -- well, i was wondering if you’d teach me to fight, a little? i mean, i’ve been mostly just swinging at things and hoping for the best, but everyone keeps talking about how they wish i’d be more careful, and i was thinking maybe you could help me make sure that i stay alive, y’know? “