Covert operations wouldn't have actually been entirely out of Rita's skillset. The ability to shapeshift tended to lend oneself to being good at concealment. That's not to say she'd be any good at acting out a role, however.

"Magic," Olivia had guessed correctly, "I've studied my world's magic for a little while, but it's hard to really learn without a teacher. I want to learn more about this world, also. Its history and... well, whatever I can learn about it, I guess. I'm not really interested in fighting, but I'm strong, so I'll fight if it means it will help."