"Sweetheart, I would be delighted to be on your crew." I am moved by the somewhat pained look on his face to embrace him and kiss his cheek. "Of course, it's entirely possible that neither dragon will abide the sight of me. Let's just dress me up like one of you and I will try not to call attention to myself."

I start to braid my hair in such a way as to easily hide it under a hat, once I have acquired one.

"I only know for certain that I don't want to hide in this bedroom all day, when there are dragons to be met."