<em>"I suppose I am a little sensitive about being called a girl. I am quite capable of taking care of myself, and I do practice with my weapon daily.</em><br/><br/>"Oh, I can see how you'd be upset by that.  I'm sorry, you are a woman, older than me even I think, and a very pretty one." This last he stammers past almost paralytic lips.  After a moment of recovery he continues "How do you find time to be able to practice with the sword and your magics every day?"<br/><br/>He hesitates for a moment, a stricken look on his face, and then stammers "Oh man I'm sorry I did it again."  His shoulders drop and his face blushes "My father always told me to never mention a woman's age, damnit."