He was confident in himself was Mintys takeaway thus far. That was nice. She couldn't abide by those men that were so humble as to end up being self-insulting. He also certainly had looks and charm going for him when it came to being a desirable match for a woman. She was sure that he was aware of that too.

She did hesitate a bit when he mentioned dark secrets. None of her own and it wasn't really a secret. It had been in the news when hr father had harmed her twin and been convicted and put in an asylum for the crime. Where he had later died. And Bella's antics and estrangement were known as well. It felt like he did not know and she kind of wanted to keep it that way. At least for now. He would come to know more on his own if he simply inquired about her to more knowledgable folks.

"I do not honk like a goose," she said in amusement, allowing him to loop his arm with her own. "I have been told my laugh is quite lovely."