Jade Fern Grove you are alive and are dying

At her comment of infidels and spies, Minna scanned the surrounding area quickly. She had responded quickly, hastily, and somehow that did not seem just to Minna. She ignored this however, and listened with rapt attention as the woman spoke of the north, however still feeling slightly ill at ease. Her descrition of the north enthralled Minna, and the small girl vowed to journey northward one day. Though perhaps not in winter. 

"I do, it is beautiful. The caves, the mountain overhead, they make for great places to explore. It is a wonderful territory, though I can not wait to see it in full bloom" she said, slightly wistful.