"My brother fought werewolves after he became king. I went with him, once or twice. They were part of the Witch's army. It took us a long time to stamp them out." She smiled at the Doctor, then laughed at the titular.

"Oh don't," she said brightly, though her voice was full of longing, "Unless I can call you Sir. You were knighted." She paused then, thinking. "...but I can't call you Sir Doctor. You never told me the rest of your name."