He grinned. "Yes, but I am trying to avoid getting into trouble, and beating some sense into a noble is definitely not a success. And if someone was astute enough to figure that out, they might decide they can give me lip and get away with it. Not correctly, mind you, but it is possible."<br/><br/>He leaned back, and began asking questions, learning a bit about her family, as well as getting to know her.