[His gaze drops to the top of the table, and he hesitates for a moment before he looks back up at her.]

No. It isn't.

But I wanted to know if you wanted anything from the castle town in Thorne. I will bring it to you in Nocwich, when I can. I'd help you with your roof if I could, too, but -- [An awkward, dismissive shrug -- he can't see her house in Solvunn, let alone aid her with it. Then, more hesitation, and then,]

How well do we know each other, in truth?

[The entire time, he ignores what she's pouring into the cup.]