"Hmm, I've never heard of dinosaurs. But not all our dragons breathe fire, so maybe they were something like them, at least." Though according to pagan beliefs, she doesn't quite recall the existence of dragons before the existence of humans. But she'd rather not worry about that detail too much.
"Most girls grow up wanting to be shield maidens in our village. They're strong warriors that help defend in battle. Are princesses like that?" How little she knew.
But she's glad to see Clementine smiling, though it surprises her a little. She hadn't expected to see that kind of warmth in a place like this. "Mhmm, like a dog." She pauses for a moment before continuing. "I'll show her to you some day. When we get out of here." Maybe it was too hopeful of a statement. But her experiences in recent years had shown her that during times like these, it was better to see things that way.
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"Most girls grow up wanting to be shield maidens in our village. They're strong warriors that help defend in battle. Are princesses like that?" How little she knew.
But she's glad to see Clementine smiling, though it surprises her a little. She hadn't expected to see that kind of warmth in a place like this. "Mhmm, like a dog." She pauses for a moment before continuing. "I'll show her to you some day. When we get out of here." Maybe it was too hopeful of a statement. But her experiences in recent years had shown her that during times like these, it was better to see things that way.