It's not that she wouldn't be grateful for the gift, it's that it's not expected and that she has more than enough money to pay for it herself. Truly, the idea that he would simply want to buy it for her doesn't even cross her mind. "A rare book is worth its weight in gold," she agrees.

As she listens to him explain, she nods slowly. All of that makes sense, based on everything she's been reading. "Control will be good. The last thing I need is to burn down the inn." She's actually rather worried about that. Finding a new place to live would be a little further outside of her comfort zone than she's ready for right now.

But before that thought can settle in, she presses on. "I assume we're not going to practice here so I can't start anything in your home on fire?" It's a poor attempt at a joke, but she's trying and that's what counts, right? "If that's the case, we should get going, because... Oh, what's the phrase I keep hearing... 'No time like now,' or something ...right?" ...she's trying really hard today, okay?