Fortunately, I have no desire to destroy a defenseless field of flowers. Or anything here, for that matter. [Perhaps if she says that, it will be true.] I was able to restrain myself in time. I myself am not a warrior, though I was indeed caught up in combat. [This is not entirely a lie, as it is factual in some sense, however twisted.]

[The woman's claim interests her, as strength interests her.] You are a fighter, I assume? Your weapon must be very powerful.