[ After Hilda's sigh, Claire decides to move away from the topic; reaching over to squeeze the other woman's hand, she makes a sound of agreement in the back of her throat. ]

It would be quite nice, I'm rather tired of them. Although this time there are more women around, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that.

[ Being surrounded by men nonstop had been exhausting for multiple reasons, not least of which was their tendency to hurt themselves before they even saw the battlefield. ]