[Having trained his entire life in martial arts and weaponry, he's not sure how she could throw a deadly whirlwind at him but yet can't twist his arm around a little bit. It's a little beyond his understanding, since he's able to detach his emotions from fighting outside of having fun with it. But he's not going to try to argue that point with her- if she doesn't want to do it, then he's not going to force her.]

I didn't realize how opposed you were to this. If you'd prefer, we can concentrate on your elemental powers instead. It seems you're more comfortable with that anyhow.

[He supposes there's nothing wrong with trying to master one thing at a time rather than having her dip her toes into multiple things.]