"A decent life? I'm not so sure I agree with that." Her view on the Brotherhood is jaded at best. Even if her knowledge is limited. She doesn't know much about the other factions but as for Arthur Maxson and his loyal followers... she's not all too keen. Perhaps the fact that he wanted her to execute one of her best friends has something to do with it. She may be a Paladin, but she is definitely not Brotherhood and nothing but the Brotherhood. She never will be.

"The scribes aboard the Prydwen aren't even treated as children. They're mini soldiers. Children should have time to play, to have fun."

Nora stops at the bank, looking out over the lake. Once upon a time it would've been a beautiful swimming spot. "Too bad. I forgot my bikini. Maybe next time."

She misses swimming. And fishing. She misses a lot of things.

"Hey Danse... Speaking of children... There's something I want to ask you. I'm just not sure how to put it into words."