Well, mind that my past is still quite far in your future—but a little caution never hurt.
[she sinks a little farther into the water]
Oh, it really is a very long story—but I'll tell it to you sometime, if you'd truly like to hear. In the meantime, though, I advise you not to fret too much—your charming inventions are nothing close to the abominations of the Dark Age.
[darkly:]
Although there are several of those in this prison already.