[It seemed like a natural thing to ask. She's seen a lot of war for lots of different reasons. That any group of people wouldn't find conflict at least some of the time seems strange to her. Although, in a way, encouraging]

I see. Well, war does happen a lot. It's shaped most of the nations in Europe and will continue to do so well past your own time. Or did, at least in my own world. None of them are obligated to help another when a war starts, but they do form alliances.