'Addled' may not be the kindest description, but likely it's an accurate one. (Besides that, Ilde is a predator, yes, but not much of a warrior; she can fight because she must.)

In the quiet of the bookstore, with less ambient noise to confuse the issue, she's just about managing with this now- she considers him as if she's taking her time to be sure she's understood, then, "I have my moments. May I ask you a question?"