[It is a kind compliment, and one that sets her nerves on edge. There is one great disadvantage to this man not being a king: she cannot read him. She knows, as many women have known, as Shahryar taught every woman in the land, that to catch interest can be a death sentence.

It can also be the only way to stay the heavy axe of death.]

Your discretion shows both wisdom and restraint. [She doesn't note that both are important traits in leaders. Jumin would already know that.] It would be my pleasure to share more tales with you, as it please you.

[The cat wanders off, behind a bookshelf. Scheherazade waits for it to be out of sight before she dispels it.]