She's been up all night. Hm. Partying? Not much to party about lately, but that's never stopped anyone before. "So long as you haven't any duties in the middle of the day," he says rather neutrally. Different story if she's slacking off somewhere.

"My excuse happens to be a rigorous schedule. And the 'twirling' is to keep me sharp in the event of going on a mission that requires a little less talking and more fighting. Better when most are still asleep than later in the evening, I feel. And I'd never have the time or inclination to do it midday unless I somehow have nothing better to be doing." Or if he needs to clear his head. Or if he's training someone. It's happened, but this? This is schedule, plain and simple.

"You're welcome to join me if you think you can manage to stand without toppling over."