[ She laughs as well, rocking the swing a bit. ]

I'm something of a story teller by nature. I used to be with the opera, actually. It's all romance or tragedy and not much in between.

[ But she's not going to go on that tangent. Her eyes follow the hand as it gestures toward the apothecary, and her expression lights up with interest. ]

Oh, that's fascinating. Do you make perfumes as well?