[ Considering what Julie just told him about her and her friends' surgery skills, he'd believe it. His eyebrows still raise, though, smiling a bit at that way she takes her drink. ]

Women aren't treated much like equals, where I'm from. So, I guess that makes sense. [ That they could get away with it, since the rashan'im and local authorities wouldn't consider a woman at all, unless they were investigating her for witchcraft.

He stretches his legs out for a moment, then folds them up again. ]

Most people. Especially in a city. [ Said in agreement. He glances up at the sky, white clouds rolling over blue. ] When I was young, I used to try to run away from the monastary. But I always ended up returning.

[ A part of him couldn't leave. ]