His first... Oh. Did Ari tell her? Why did she...? Unless it meant-- but no, Merrion knew thinking down that path was dangerous, and he remembered that there had been an entire conversation on the network about the whole thing. Still, he stuttered for words as Quen handed him the castanets, frowning as Ari got up to leave. He managed a smile when he said his farewell to her, though a blush formed on his cheek when he caught her eye.
"Sorry," he finally managed to Quen with a grin. Then he set about working the castanet, letting out a laugh when it made noise. "I think I've heard these before! In the Theatre District. Can't place it to a specific memory, but these are amazing gifts she brought you!"