Sure. One of those super genius scientist-types who I thought would be in the science and math clubs. [In truth she's pretty sure she's already figured out a few things before he tells her his degree path, but he still has a surprise or two waiting. Not the part about the physics degree; that's obvious.

Martial arts does get her attention though, and not only because it's not what she's expecting.] I hadn't thought about linguistics, but I got encouraged to look into martial arts. [Strongly encouraged, in the hopes it would help teach her control over her own body. Her smile falters for a moment before Virginia pushes aside the thought.] Is it fun?