At this, Phoenix merely nodded and said nothing, having always been subjected to judgemental stares all his life and was by this time, too used to it to be bothered or surprised by it in any way. When the other had mentioned she possessed veela blood, he looked at her as if in wonder. "Veela blood?" he asked, though wondered why he was suprised given she had the trademark pale features of one. "I hope this might not be too bold for my to inquire..." A pause. "But have you ever used your veela powers for evil?" His expression remained as passive as ever, not giving away the fact that he was kidding immediately, until he finally smiled.
"Then I suppose I would have to find out jus how far I can push you without taking you too far." Phoenix joked, then looked at her sidelong. After a few moments, he found her leading him through an unfamiliar path, then not too long after, he found the twoof them entering the Forbidden Forest. "Nice choice." he commented, his hand tightening protectively just a little against hers. "I heard the scenery is quite pleasant here during the spring. I should build a summer home in this location, surely..."