At that Elizabeth seems a little surprised. Had she seemed so enthusiastic? And here she had thought her nerves had clearly showed her at a disadvantage. The compliment has her hum lightly before she turns her gaze back to the windows before her. Her voice is still light and somewhat playful but there is a more serious tint to it as well.

"I do not believe in facing the unknown with fear if I can at all help it. While I might be overwhelmed, what good would it serve me to be fearful as well? Besides, I have it on very good authority -- my own -- that anything that attempts to intimidate me only serves bring rise to my courage."