The jonin would admit her daughter could be gentle. She had seen Asuka sit by Miyuki's bedside a time or two when the younger had gotten sick as a child. But Asuka also knew the importance of being a little fierce in the Japanese patriarch's world.

The jonin had to smile at Alison's laughter, however.

"You are most welcome, Alison. Anything I can do to help, I will." She bowed slightly. "I also like to stop vicious circles from forming."