[ weaving isn't a useless skill at all! she looks absolutely delighted when she sees that the crown has changed from white to blue. she doesn't know what it means either, nor does she realize that the flowers change again when it's on her head. all she knows is that she feels pretty! ]

I'm glad you think so. I also think it's cute! [ she adjusts it, making sure that it's not crooked. ] I never thought of myself as very regal, though...

[ she's still trying to think of herself as a "real girl", let alone anything else... but before she has time to dwell on that, the balloon begins to rise. ]

Oh, this is so exciting! [ there's no hesitation in the way she looks over the basket as they begin their ascent. ] I've never been in a hot air balloon before, have you?