He noted she seemed more forthcoming when her feats of intelligence were involved, or when he showed some of his. However, he was used to hiding his extraordinary abilities, partly because he might be hunted for them, and partly because of self-depreciation.

He looked at her warily. "What doeth that do? Delay whatever game you're playing? Or—" he frowned, thinking, "were you thtealing other Arcana'th property?"

The word "property" was bitter on his tongue, and a bit more fang showed for it.