[Reaching forward to take his own wine cup in his hand, he takes another moment to look Achilles over, his head tilting a little in thought as he speaks. He really does sound like a noble, dancing around his speech in a fanciful manner. He almost wants to laugh, but working in Chrom's court for two years has at least stilled his tongue for such things. Instead, that crooked smile just stays where it is as he tastes the first drop of wine.]

Not too keen on the whole 'being dragged to another realm' bit, huh? I guess I can definitely understand your reasonings there. I wasn't too keen myself. But hey, I've been through weirder scrapes in other realms before.

[He rolls his shoulders forward, raising a hand up to wave the last comment off.]

Ah, no. No, I've only known Olivia for the last few years. It's just a harmless nickname--I give just about everyone one of those. You'll have one too, by the end of the evening if I'm feeling creative enough.

[He raises the glass a little.]