I find my conversations with people tend to hold more substance. [Nathaniel replies smartly, with a careful sip of his drink and a look shot at the mage that says very plainly he does not believe a word coming out of the other man's mouth.

Part of his work, his life, is being observant.. and he is. Very observant.]

You must think I'm blind and stupid, mage... but if you're going to insist on your personal fantasy, I shan't be the one to force it.

[Sip.]

But you should tell your face that you're having a good time. I don't think it's entirely got the message.