1) I’m not sure whether or not that would be offensive or… pandering?
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Patronizing. Offensive or Patronizing in some way.
2) No. I’d completely forgotten.
4) Upbringing. Couldn’t afford to be stuck up.
6) How could I train her in close quarters combat if I was never trained myself?
7) Princess Celestia could probably win in a fight. But seeing as Black Bolt can evidently scream and level an entire city, the question is more of how much would be lost in the battle.