For a few seconds, Kiara just stared at the three wide eyed. She had let her fighting skills slip, but had not expected such a reaction from any of them except maybe Lamont. After all, his parents were obviously disappointed that he did know how to defend himself. She knew the feeling, though her mother had a different view on the matter. Kiara was disappointing because she [i]did[/i]. Her mother wanted her to be the pretty little princess who hid away in her tower. She sighed as well.

"No, no I am quite unique in Astoran royalty. A constant disappointment to my mo-" She cut herself off abruptly, knowing that it was not something they would be interested in. "I only learned after an unfortunate incident." It took everything she had to contain the anger she felt just sitting at the table with the man who had caused that so called "incident." 

Taking a deep breath, she continued. "I have trained with my guards as well as many soldiers who visited the castle and defended myself on the trip here. So I would say I am sufficient."

Here, she felt a bit embarrassed. "I do suggest you keep my guard if you are looking for a weapons master. I am only skilled with a bow and dagger. I do know how to fight hand to hand, but as I am smaller than most soldiers I prefer not to."

And then she internally cringed because Kiara knew what she was about to say would most likely cause a scene. "May I ask why it is necessary that Prince Lamont learn? Of course it was important when the war was going on, but now that we can focus on Callum perhaps he will have no need."