"That's exactly the point, isn't it? Knowledge doesn't dictate age." she replied. "You're very bright, but you're still young. Especially for a dragon. I'm young too." she added.
Alicia almost laughed but held it in, not wanting it to be taken as an insult.
"I'm sure that is true, though running away from, doesn't always mean respect either. "Give people time. Get to know the other students here. I think you will get more respect than you expect. But remember, you need to give respect too. There will always be people who want to be jerks and not be respectful and that is a fact of life. Just try not to let them get to you." she added.
"Do you think it would be different if you appeared to be a teenager like the rest of the students here?" she asked. She personally thought it would, but she wanted to know Ryuuko's opinion.