I was a little disappointed Nike said the air was too thick and stagnant for it to be of use for her down there.

I rather like when she simply shreds thing to ribbons in front of her would-be attackers to prove her point. Part of what makes her so well liked by the king and the bane of his opposition is she is pretty much the least princess-like princess he could have chosen. In other words, a true shoujo heroine!

I don't think he was teasing her when he was more worried about her coming out feral than not coming out at all. It is a legitimate concern with her. She has a history of rampaging already.