His suspicion-teasing had been toward her buying a book about a handsome but slutty viscount, but it's interesting to see her reaction. He scans the last few pages and gives the book back to her, not commenting on the ending in case she doesn't want spoilers. "They could get together but still go on adventures, it's not fair!"

He tilts his head at her. "I did notice that parties here are mostly hanging out at someone's house, unless it's something like a wedding. You come for money, are you telling me nobody has fancy parties anymore?"