Don't lie, Ellie. You're enjoying yourself.

And to be fair, so is he.

"Every way. Any way, in fact." He doesn't need clarification to understand what she means; some sayings transcend all cultural differences, particularly with context in play. "What can I say? I've an avaricious heart."

"But thank you, this insight has been most helpful." Guess who's going to say he can't so much as lift a finger for his own delicate nature? Go on, guess.

"What about you? Do you dabble in sword play? Magic, perhaps?"