She was talking herself into a corner and she knew it.

"It's not the only thing I practice. I practice with my own weapons at least twice a week." But definitely not as often as she practiced her magic. She wasn't in the Arena as much as some of the other campers, rather spending time learning about the celestial bronze and analyzing what her best options would be should she choose to forgo the bow. She took another few steps back as though he'd just struck her across the face, very unhappy with the way the conversation just flipped. There wasn't really any way to deny Ron's accusations without looking foolish, but she there wasn't any way to agree with him without looking equally foolish.

"And what are you going to do the first time you can't rely on strategy and pure physical combat alone?"