[there's a smile in return for him, earnest and kind, and she gives him a little curtsy with a laugh.] You flatter me. I'm glad you like it, though. Thought it would make a good birthday present for you!

[leaning against the wall, she swings a foot back and forth, crossing her legs at the ankles, then switches to the other foot.] So, what have you been up to? Getting in trouble with the moons? Saving princesses from dragons? Both? I'm sure it's been much more eventful here than where I've been.