Nicola had never dealt with anyone like Alessa before. It was strange being addressed as "My Lady" and "Fair Damsel" and being treated as a helpless thing who required a strong arm to step over a fallen branch. At least, Nicola thought, this one actually means this chivalry crap, unlike the other one. She was actually starting to fall into the role a little bit, reveling in the deference the knight extended to her and finding herself actually a little bit helpless. "This has got to end." thought Nicola. "I'm not actually some fucking princess. What happens when she finds out who I really am?"
Just then Nicola's keen ears heard a kind of slithering coming from behind them. She turned, and saw about thirty feet away a large dragon, so large that it was incredible it could move so quietly. Alessa felt Nicola's alarm, and turned as well. She hurriedly pushed Nicola behind her, and drew her sword. "Never fear, fair lady, I will vanquish this hideous beast!"
Nicola rolled her eyes, and considered whether now would be a good time to take off.