"An Airship, huh? An....amphibious airship. Nothin' like that where I'm from; they're all either made fer war or shippin', not livin' long term. And none of 'em swim."

Castor is careful to watch Emerelda's face as her answer continues, marking how the girl chose her words.

"Complicated huh? 'S'alright. Ye don't owe anyone an answer ye don't wanna give."