( she's right — he felt exactly the same the first time he ever had this sort of freedom in a city (his arrival in exsilium, of course) and he recognizes the excitement for what it is. )

There are, there are! I'd say it's just like something out of a book, but I don't think any of the books I've read are even this fantastic. ( and that's saying quite a bit, is what's meant to be conveyed. ) But you know, it might just be that what seems normal to you or me is what'd be amazing to them!

( he waves off her (adorable) embarrassment with his free hand. )

Don't apologize! No one could blame you for getting excited. It's a pleasure to meet you, Elizabeth. My name is Oz Vessalius.