How many years is your age difference? [ She asks out of curiosity, with a faint smile. Yes, Ciri hears that little bit of fondness; she can tell Hilda doesn't actually hate her older brother or anything, which is a relief. ]

The bit about being the head of their house does catch her attention as well. She holds onto it for now. ]

I don't recall. Perhaps, when I was very young. I would visit family friends in Skel-- an allied nation. I certainly have fond memories of playing with the boys there.

Maybe that's why I never longed for a sibling.

It wouldn't have been possible, anyway. My parents... died. When I was very young.