Skulls? [ It's clear that Hilda is a little caught off guard by the initial answer before she recovers, realizing shortly afterwards that it might be meant to be a bit of a joke. She can't help but laugh at her own expense. ] I was actually helping a friend of mine find some skulls to stone so if you're really serious about it, it's not impossible.

[ Gideon had been so enthusiastic about that Hilda hadn't wanted to rain on her parade. So if Abby seriously wanted something similar she wasn't about to do the same here either.

Hearing that the red head had encountered the other red head at Sarstina isn't too much of a surprise. Hilda gives a good natured roll of her eyes. ]

He's so stubborn. We've all been telling him it's too soon to start working; if I were him I'd take full advantage of not being able to. [ It's said with a hint of joking exasperation but there's a hint of truth to it. Before long it dissolves into a genuine smile. ] Thanks for keeping him company.