... "I fear nothing" is a line I've hard many times before. Usually it winds up being a curse in the end.

[In both her time as a Stellaron Hunter, facing down enemies who think they can take her down with anything less than an entire squadron of forces behind them, and in.... a much more tragic way. She can't even remember how many times she heard that mixed among the cries of for the empress! from her dying brothers and sisters.

... But that's not something she wants to think about right now. Gripping her plate a little tighter than normal, she pushes those thoughts away. This is supposed to be a fun time, no need to drag yourself down unnecessarily.]

But at least yours doesn't hurt just by the smell. That's a good sign.