Fucked up and perfect is better than a freak and a horror show, to Ben. But yes, Ben wasn't here to put her down or make her feel inferior. He knows how that feels when sparring with his brothers, or hell, with Allison too. He too can fight, but he's better with his powers really.

Still, he was glad she was picking it up fast. and she was doing well too. A few more times through it and she had it down good. breaking the thumbs hold, ducking down and dodging out and away. He was beaming as they took a quick break. He liked this time with her, really.

"Seriously, this is just the gate way move to more defensive things. if you move through it as fast as that? you'll be golden." He might ask Diego to spar with him a bit to get back into fighting spirits again, but the crime fighting at night had been going pretty well so far.

"For a first time, you're picking it up well." he said, digging into the gym bag he left there before and. Taking out a water bottle he held it... and a straw out to her before taking his own. he had noticed she used straws for drinks. We can try breaking a choke hold from behind, or maybe work on a defensive attack to get you away from danger?"