And maybe it is. There's probably some wisdom in not letting your guard down, but that's no way to live. It will only make you miserable, and for what? Trouble comes when we least expect it, but I'm sure you know that. I don't mean to lecture.

[ Dorothea pushes against the ground with her feet, making the bench swing sway gently. ]

What would you rather be doing? Since a sedentary life obviously isn't for you. Are you a mercenary, perhaps? I know they tend not to stay in the same place for very long.