[ She can't help it—when he says that he'll be counting on her from here on out, she lifts her chin, looking pretty proud of herself. Obviously, she really likes playing the hero... ]

Zofia. [ She corrects him immediately, stretching out the syllables a little. ] Though it is now a part of the One Kingdom, I should say.

[ She's still the loveliest young lady in all the One Kingdom, though!! ]

Hm... [ She gives his description a lot more consideration than it probably warrants, a thoughtful expression taking over her face as she absently rocks the baby in her arms. Girls from all over... and the crowd judges them and determines a winner... very intriguing. Peasants truly come up with some interesting ideas. ]

I see. Is this a common form of diversion amongst the peasantry, do you presume?