Northstar Vale kismet, right?

She listens intently as the girl speaks of language and culture of which she does not know. Curiosity piqued, she has questions. "Nereides... Themiscryan? Tell me more, I've not heard of them." She speaks with a sort of awe. 

And to her next question, "Not long. Just since early November. But she gained my respect quickly, helped me fight off a cougar too." She says as she tilts her figure slightly, showing off the freshly healing scars upon her shoulders and chest, caused by the beast's talons.