Circe's Manor

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ...Probably. ... ...Anyway, the point of the whole Hanging Gardens thing was that I discovered right then and there what it was I wanted to do with my life. Well, part of it, anyway.

[Circe]

And that was botany?

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ... *nods* That's right.
...My other dream... well, it's a bit more childish to think this way, but... *trails off, stretching a little*

[Circe]

But...? *Circe prompts Ellen to go on.*

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: *eyes wander, taking in the size of the pool* ...Given enough time and proper effort, I would like to compete in the Olympics someday.

[Circe]

...You don't say.

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ...But of course. I hope it doesn't sound too farfetched.

[Circe]

No, not particularly...

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: *turns to the side, lightly smacking the water with the side of her hand* ...I can't really explain it; I'm not sure if I know how to.

[Circe]

You just like swimming?

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ...Yes. ...It's fun. *stares at the water, seeming a bit embarrassed for some reason*

[Circe]

Is there something wrong with all that?

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ...Don't you think it seems rather... out of character for me to try to reach such a goal?

[Circe]

Hm... Well, I have to admit you never really struck as the type to work out and such.

[AmbushCat]

Ellen: ...True. I'm not too keen on strenuous physical exercise. ... But, I can still dream. *experimentally flexes an arm* ...And if this is any indication of what I'll be like when I reach this age for real, maybe it's not that far out of reach.