"I couldn't agree more." Of course it goes unsaid that Hilda definitely wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of an angry vampire or werewolf, but then again, she doesn't really enjoy being on the receiving end of anyone's anger. "But also being stuck in one place for an extended period of time without being able to explore isn't really my idea of how I'd like to spend time in a new world."

Her statement is made even more true when she hears that her hot spring companion is situated in Thorne. But then something else apart from being discouraged to leave Thorne crosses her mind. It's hard to ignore what Hornet looks like having never encountered someone like her before. Hilda's mind wanders back to the brief conversation she had with Elrond, about how some residents in Thorne had commented about his ears - and she can't help but worry. Size isn't any indication of prowess, but some people didn't have thick skin. "Have they been welcoming so far? I mean, I'd hope so considering they Summoned you there."