That surprises her. "We are? Then how old are-" She cuts herself off before she can ask a question that will confuse him, instead plastering a smile back on. "I have been an adult for years. Humans aren't like Askans, we don't need to spend so many years growing. Why, if I had had children as soon as I was able, they would be as tall as you."

The path is widening now as they approach the archway into the castle courtyard. Serene pauses to let him take a look if he wishes before running through.