"Well if we could dwell in the land of wishes, enough steel and a forge and all problems solved. But in the interim, I suppose we could sheath the vents in cloth - cotton, ideally...hrm, no, that might ignite if it's too close to the kitchen...I suppose we must investigate." Eleanor looks Dedue up and down while they walk. "I will need you to boost me up. Spare no concern for my modesty, we are both quite tall. I doubt I will need to be any higher than your hips chest."

Eleanor doesn't forget how tall Dedue is Ever. She hadn't thought anyone not from Rapture could be that tall. Not having her own (freakish) body plan makes it seem...more proper.