My lord does not have the most even of tempers and sometimes I choose ill fitting words, or press a point when I should not, but I have learned to talk to him as well as anyone can.

[She smiles a little showing a mix of sheepishness and playfulness, since Narvin had found her out.]

I did not think such skills would be put to use here, but more than once, I have found myself seeking the.. less volatile of answers.