[ She didn't recognize the first term he used, though it hardly sounded like something pleasant from breaking down the word in her mind in that instant. But more importantly, she did know the second, and started to slowly set him back down to his feet, her hand moving back in front of her, tucking into the opposite sleeve. ]

Most humans believe the same as you. Strangely, that does not seem to be entirely the case in this strange place we've washed up on.