Can't say I've ever heard much about your upbringing, or whatever it was you did, but I'll take your word for it right now. [He could always ask, but what if she didn't want to say? And what sort of upbringing could really prepare you for this madness?

To her reply, he attempts to put on a brave face.]

Still a bit of a shock on both sides of it. Didn't know Miss Pearl could... apparently do a thing like that. But frankly, the mermaid bit was the bigger surprise of the evening.