"Oh, you just need a bit of practice. Granted, I'm from another time, when your choice as a woman was to be either meek and docile or strong and bold... and the meek thing didn't seem to be doing anyone any good. Not that being tempestuous didn't have it's own set of issues. But really, putting yourself first gets easier the longer you do it. Just figure out priorities. Putting yourself first all the time isn't usually feasible, if you want any relationships."
She chuckled, taking a part a croissant. "Can't say I've ever dined with a super hero, either. Or a fashion designer, for that matter."