[Goodness, the BRIMMING spike in pep and energy. So 1. definitely doesn't mind being asked 2. not a war nut on whim (or at least, the odds are decreasing?) 3. it runs in the family?]

They do say every battle is won before it is fought. Making a profession like tactician a family trade, were there a lot of wars where you're from, or maybe you just really want to follow in your father's footsteps?