Were these girls laughing at her? Beatrix glared at the pair, as they tried to hide the amusement they were clearly experiencing at her expense. What did they find so funny, anyway? It wasn't like Beatrix had said anything silly at all! Why were peasants always so difficult to deal with?
"...You're just jealous, because I'm so great..." muttered the small blonde ineffectually. Thankfully, however, Ruiko had finally taken note of her age, and the smug grin returned as Beatrix rounded on her.

"If anyone should be surprised, it's me!" the arrogant youngster scoffed, "since you're obviously nowhere near as mature as me! Why, I almost pity you!"