[ He looks down at the woman, an eyebrow raised. At first he'd thought it was some kind of armor, but are those -- scales? ]

Let's say I'm open to other interpretations. Some monster's been menacing the place, now everyone's relieved it's gone -- I can see some kid blowing off steam by making the grown-ups think there's a magic spirit in the woods.

[ A shrug, as if to say: Kids these days, amirite? ]

Why, do you?