If she says she's a capable fighter, Shiro has no reason to doubt her. He knows people like that, even people who don't seem so at first, like her. His friends, no, his, well, more like almost adopted family, sort of. Yes, like family.

And so, he has no reason to doubt this young woman can fight, if she wants to.

Curious, hm? He knows people like that, too.

"I'm afraid I'm not a very interesting research subject-"

Suddenly, he winces, as he says that, and he trails off. He's silent for a moment.

He shakes his head, still seeming suddenly distraught, then says, "I'm fine. Right, aliens. I can tell you. There's an evil Galra Empire, and - well, what do you want to know? Unless you just want a whole story."