Interesting, doubtless, but you would not have much time to ponder before it would likely make a meal of you.

[No one ever said Estinien knew what was and wasn't appropriate to say to kids, ok. However, her answer inspires a derisive snort from him, and he eyes her hand with annoyance.

For a moment, he has to remind himself she's but a child, and she likely didn't mean anything by the question. Perhaps she's braver than your usual little girl. there's a thought.]

I would feel more at ease if you were not left on your lonesome in this abandoned building. Who knows what dangers may yet be skulking about.

[Sorry, Emily. But this dragoon isn't about holding hands, even if it's the hand of an endearing little girl.]