[ Jill's the type to withhold physical affection. It's intimate and intense in a way she doesn't often have time for. So, fighting makes up for it. It allows touch, at least. ]

Yeah, it's not ideal despite all the technology for starting over, is it? [ She withdraws her hand, settling it on her bourbon glass. ] Time, though? Whenever you feel like dropping. I'll always have something to teach and pass on and going from zero to something more does take time. I try to immediately offer solutions, though, from whatever fitness, strength, and knowledge level you might have. Don't want to prevent you from defending yourself, yeah?

[ She shrugs a little, goes in for her drink. The pull is long and thoughtful, accompanied by a hum when she finally sets the glass down again. ]

It took me years to be prepared for STARS, years more to be where I'm at. So I don't make promises, but I'm willing to work with you for results as long as you are. No pay-wall where you have to wait, it's up to how you work and manage, if that makes sense?