Nonsense. There is nothing more important than continuously training and developing new techniques in order to stay ahead of your opponents. I'd say she's doing exactly what she should be doing, and not letting anything distract her. You would be wise to take a lesson in that.

There is nothing more important than making sure every one of you are at your best, and more. [Whatever 'best' is for a pony, he supposes.] So if I were you I'd try not to disgrace whatever honor your warrior race of ponies holds by working to even be stronger than this Twilight you speak of.

And while I've thought about it- what do I call you exactly? [He's...never had to address a pony by a name before.]