There was a lot that accounted for that, but he tended to downplay most things, aside from the dangers of handling some of those things that he sold to the less educated of his customers. He was swirling the first glass of wine gently, letting it breathe a moment before taking a small sip. He had just put it aside when she spoke up.

"Not really," he replied quietly. "It's been several months since I last came. Being out in the general public isn't exactly my favorite thing in the world."