"That's what lying gets you. All charming privledges transfer to the nearest available person." She's smiling up at him, until he talks about squid and she can't stop herself from laughing, the sound bright and airy.

"You are? Is that why you lied?" She tips her head back to look up at him as he comes closer. "I.... You drive a really hard bargain, but I guess we have a deal. I guess. You can tell me all about squids that you want - take me to look at them, bring one back.... as long as you earn it." She's all but leaning up on tiptoe to get closer to him, her words softer, even as her lips quirk up at the corners. "Who am I to say no?"