Need I remind you that she wanted nothing to do with me until you showed up and helped soften the atmosphere? This is because of both of us.

[Don't sell yourself so short, Thoma!]

Perhaps I'll see if I can bring Vennessa here via the wishing well. [He pauses, then looks away and adds quickly.] And before you say anything about her name--I was thirteen when I first got her, and it seemed suitably... appropriate and inspiring, at the time.

[Yes, he's embarrassed. Even the owlet catches on, giving him a soft hoot as a measure to try and make him feel better.]