Normally that sort of comment would've stood a good chance of getting him to pull one of his faces, a reaction based on the assumption that whoever was making the comment was trying to poke a bit of fun. There was something about Oghren's tone, however, that got Jamie to pause, at least briefly - and instead of his mouth tugging off to one side, a more thoughtful expression crossed his face as he wound up taking the question seriously.

"Aye, most times, you do, with a couple of exceptions. A kilt's handier than most people think it is, although I can't say as I've much luck in convincing them of that. Then again, I can't say as many people've actually asked me that and been serious, either."