Hmm...well it is true that you're even more long-lived than I am. Though there are other beings that live into the thousands, Vanis being one of them—

[ he dips back into the drink again. ]

Though this is just making me feel like I'm playing at cupid instead of being a Witch. So, why do you like me? Beyond just "because".

[ he had asked before, but he hadn't understood that answer cleanly enough. ]