Smart. And reasonable. [She likes what she's heard so far. Not a surprise.]

If I become a knight, is it like joining the army or the mob? Is there a contract with an end date? Can I leave after I've completed an active tour of duty and my time is up? Or once I'm in, am I in for life?

[This is important to know. A life term could be a long time for her, especially since her current age is an estimate. Based on typical sylph lifespans, she might have a lot more years to go before she kicks the bucket. The thought of being tied down that long makes her a little twitchy.]