I suppose I've been rude in not introducing myself. I am the princess Cimorene of Linderwall, currently Chief Cook and Librarian to the King of the Dragons.

And no apology is needed. I'm afraid that reaction isn't much different from the ones I usually received at home. Although there it was more horror that I had done something so untraditional as to volunteer for the dragons. And then more horror at the realization that I have no interest in being rescued.