"Is that so? I found it a fascinating place -- but that's visitor's prerogative, I suppose." Would he say such things about Veltalar? He doesn't think so, but then, he can easily admit he doesn't know Waterdeep well. A month's visit does not familiarity make. "Certainly we hear wondrous things of your city as far east as Aglarond."

He's made short work of the first bun he snagged, and now he goes to pour himself a cup of tea from the little pot, making a little 'may I?' gesture to Verity's cup as well.

"What made you leave? If you don't mind my asking."