[ The simpering is toned down, her hand falling back behind her to prop her up as she gives Nami a thoughtful hum. ]

I guess that depends if there's room for two sweeping roles aboard this ship.

[ How long has it been since someone looked at her with warm curiosity? Hilda was perfectly happy playing the part of the so called damsel mostly because it provided the easier option in the game of wooing and flirting. But she feels warm under Nami's gaze and for once feels content to allude that there's more to her than just a pretty face. An affection for scaly creatures and enthusiasm for pirates didn't make her any less of a damsel in her mind after all. ]

We could always test your theory though.