Yes, you could definitely call it that. [A lively household--Ethlyn grins. Yes, Chalphy certainly was that. What with her hotblooded brother, and her father who had retired from being hotblooded, and herself running around trying to set things in order when she realized it was down to her to do that job.] It was good preparation for the hurlyburly of life--and battle.

And I don't mind being troubled with problems. I wouldn't have become a healer if I did. [Her smile softens.] But I'll be sure to take you up on that, now and again. I think we could understand each other very well.

[Both being nobles, both knowing responsibility and wanting to carry it well.]