[Light, whimsical laughter follows, and the Fool gives Padparadscha a knowing sort of look.] Oh yes, [he agrees wryly,] it has been quite the adventure for me as well. Although I will say I have not yet adjusted to the novelty of merely pressing a button and watching water for tea boil itself, or flipping a switch on a wall to turn on a light.

And these devices, [he adds, fetching out his yimo to turn it this way and that; frankly, he still looks a bit afraid of it.] I always wonder whether or not I've left it turned on, and that everyone in Aifaran can hear me talking to myself. [Or singing to himself while unpacking his new apartment, more likely.]