I'm not sure you'd listen even if I wanted to lecture. [ A vague gesture is made to herself and the fact she is so young. ] So... have you? Been able to tell stories like you wanted to. Your dream job, I guess.

[ Jesse hardly notices how he looks at her. Her attention is divided between the darkening woods and the conversation with Polaris. She only pauses in her footing when he speaks again. A moment passes before she turns and looks over her shoulder at him. The controlled expression slowly fades into something of confused surprise. It's obvious what he's said has left her speechless until his next question. ]

Noo... [ « I've never fired a gun. Or owned a gun. Obviously. » ] Why would I need one?