[Seems that they are both keen on annoyance when their moods are low. But Emily sounds somewhat appeased by the dragon's concession.]

All the answers so far have been less than satisfactory. [A priest had spoken with her, given her some brief glimmer of hope. But that was earlier in the day, and with nightfall comes Emily's doubts all over again.] My goals are expected to realign themselves, just like that. I don't understand why the transition isn't harder for some of them down there.

[Maybe they're just stronger than she is. Maybe more foolish.

Maybe both.]