[ Is this a trick? It might be. He eyes her image warily, but he can't find it in himself to lie. ]

I'm not certain anymore. As a boy, I enjoyed tales of knights and dragons and magic. Now... [ He's lived those tales and they're nothing like the bards claim. ] I haven't had much time in recent years to read for leisure. The last book I read was one of Antivan poetry.

[ Tentatively; ] What sort do you prefer? Aside from this Jane Austin, I mean.