[She is a teenager, and while she's remarkably skilled for her time and place -- yeah, she's not exactly the superest of humans. And while she has suffered some injuries from previous brawls (likely some burns, too, thanks, magic-users), the comment on her scars distracts her from the prospect of battle for a moment.]

I would have to refuse, with those conditions. Today's injuries are nothing. The scars...

[She pauses and looks down at herself, then back to him. The scars look to have been completely healed only a few days ago, but they are healed, thanks to -- she supposes it must have something to do with Ceres and reconstructed data.]

They are a reminder of a crime I committed. I do not want them removed.