"I've heard the word, but to claim I know much more than that would be false." Eirika lifted her eyebrows and shook her head. "From my understanding, they are akin to animals. My greatest accomplishment here is coming to terms with things that are that seem as if they shouldn't be."

But she had to say that lightly, for there were the Mamkutes. Beings who could turn into dragons. Or perhaps they were dragons to begin with and could turn into humans. Eirika couldn't really say either which way.

"I suppose it would be too much to consistently expect an explanation on things." Then she smiled, "However, it is a gain for me. Your company, I mean."