"Interesting," he says, tilting his head as he speaks to himself, filing away this new information. "I didn't know he had any, aside from his... whatever he has with the Prince."

Then he seems to realize she's asked him about the Story again. He stiffens.

He crosses a hand over his chest and bows formally. "I apologize, miss," he says. "I seem to have taken up a great deal of your time. Please, show me the door. Please."