I know this is going to make me sound like a stuffy adult, but.. you're still young.

[ Her hands move to gently place themselves on the sides of the girl's upper arms. It's a very light pressure, almost as if the touch isn't actually there. Alice isn't too great with physical contact, after all, but it feels like A-Qing could use some of it in this moment. ]

Standing off to the side is hard as well, but fighting isn't a burden that should be shoved onto your shoulders already. Doing too much of it at such a young age can mess you up in ways you can't even comprehend. [ Case study: Alice herself right here. ]