"My father is also the Emir of Syrenia," she decided to add, choosing to reveal the influence of her powerful family rather than her own personal influence. If Lorenso had indeed been to Nydewia in the past or even so much as heard of the country it would have been impossible for him to have never heard of Baldur the Great.<br/><br/>Her soft, bow shaped lips curled up at the edges slightly as he added "I sometimes forget the deserts have different ways." Although he probably meant nothing by it she took the words as something of a personal challenge, as well as a worrisome reminder that perhaps she was not of the cultural pedigree she hoped she would seem. Pondering for a moment she slowly reached out to take the book again, passing it to her handmaiden Ismae for safekeeping. Although it was seen as acceptable here she would not be seen with the text in public, although she would certainly read it once she was alone. She was more interested in the author than the subject matter she kept reminding herself.<br/><br/>"I'll definitely take you up on that offer sometime, Sir Lorenso," she said with a warm and radiant smile, excited about the prospect of making so many new companions already, although she was even more excited about her future meeting with the Princess.