Understood. We'll include a night segment for future training exercises, readiness at any time would be a flexible quality to build. Lower visibility and all the risks and opportunities associated are factors everyone should prepare for, it would do well to acclimate the others ahead of time before we receive any mission that may require us to move at night. I'll speak to the other trainers after this.

[She answers clinically after a short pause, making it a point to highlight the practical aspect over any potential hint that may suggest the decision is done to accommodate his comfort. It may be the same thing in the big picture, but... well.

Her gaze does linger on him for what feels like moments longer than entirely natural after his explanation, the uncompromising firmness of his tone is duly noted. No sense pushing it even if she wants to; he clearly doesn't intend to elaborate any more.]

Hmm. Do you know if your body takes better to specific nutrients? Would food rich in iron be more energizing, for example?

[She's not going to push the "human blood" angle, that is. "Eating well" is still free game, tho.]