It really had to be and it was a silly cultural thing at that but that was entirely beside the point. It was likely the same in other countries - people thinking Americans were something special... Psh.
It really was more information than she needed but she filed it away for interesting tidbits about Cathair. He was the educated sort - she knew that, but she just didn't know it was a family thing. Honestly, Eden felt a little inadequate. Everything she'd ever learned had come from experience, not books, and that probably gave her a far narrower mindset.
"Well, those are the best types to be the leader, hm? Or even in the cause. I don't think anyone looked at me and said "Future pirate-slash-terrorist". More like "coal-miner's daughter forever"." She really did not want to talk about her family though as she hadn't spoken to them in ages and honestly didn't know if they were alive or dead. That feeling was definitely in the air and she focused on eating as quickly as possible like maybe the food would disappear if she didn't.