Alethea returned his smile when he said it wasn't a weird question, even if he was rarely asked such things. Given that he was just as much of a recluse as she was, if not more so, she supposed that made sense. After all, most people didn't go out of their way to get to know reclusive people. Likewise, it was strange for someone as reserved as her to go out of her way to ask someone a question like that, but all things considered, she figured it was best that she make an effort to understand him a bit better before what was to come. Whatever it ended up being.<br/><br/>She listened as he explained that he played Dejarik from time to time, going on to say that strategy fascinated him, more so in games that in reality. He went on to explain that he had read about various tactics of leaders from the past, as well as having written out scenarios of past battles and what might have been done better. She enjoyed strategy herself, but she couldn't say she'd ever done anything like that before. She'd read about strategy a great deal, and she'd often contemplated things such as that, but she'd never gone so far as to write it out.<br/><br/>She couldn't help but think that it was sort of... cute... when his cheeks flushed red after admitting that he liked to sing. She hadn't the slightest idea why he would blush at such an admission, but somehow it seemed rather adorable, though she would never admit that, and the thought very nearly made tinted her own cheeks in a faint pink. When he finished, her eyes found the small flute in his hand and she smiled gently, noting the lingering pink on his cheeks. "Really? Well... I rather enjoy music myself, so I would love to hear sometime... If that's okay," she responded honestly with a somewhat timid smile on her face.<br/><br/>Rather than go on to give her own answer, this time she opted to allow him to ask, should he choose to. She was curious whether or not he would agree to play or sing for her some time. She would very much enjoy it if he did. She might even sing herself, if the opportunity arose, but she wouldn't count on that, as she was a bit bashful when it came to doing things like singing in front of others.