[ he shakes his head, ever a picture of demureness, denying another drink. ] I have had some opportunity to immerse myself in language as of late; my studies have focused primarily on the French language. [ a little mangled by his accent, he pronounces it more like "franzh," for that is how it's come to be known in his time, but he seems rather pleased. ] Learning a language is quite relaxing, I find. So many complexities to familiarize oneself with, so much grammar and lovely sound.