It's alright. [ Malcolm appraises her curiously. She seems very eager to please.

Hearing the year that she's from takes him aback. ] Wow. 18 years seems like a long time, but in reality it might go by more quickly than I would imagine. [ The past 18 years before seemed to go by quickly enough.

They stop in front of a vendor selling soap and Malcolm peruses it, smelling a few bars. ] Do you really want to hear about swords or are you just humoring me? [ A smile plays at his lips. ]