Despite the admonishments of her parents, Ria didn't immediately agree to their words. She was an adult, even if barely. In terms of Martial Art, she was definitely an adult. She could make her own decisions.
Still, their words resonated with her. Her Enlightenment of Self helped her understand that this was a traumatic response. Her weakness and the weakness of those who followed her was what had led to that tragedy. Perhaps she had pushed too far in avoiding both in the pursuit of ensuring something like that had never happened again.
"…I'll think about it," she replied uncommittedly. "I still think some safety in distance is preferable to their death in proximity, though."
That was the end of that brief conversation. Her parents merely coaxed her, not willing to impose their will on her. It was ultimately a life decision that only she could make for herself.
