[ That does earn a rather dulcet chuckle from him, neither confirming or denying. Some things never changed. ]
Perhaps I'll tell you, if you answer my questions.
[ He may be a little suspicious of just how sincere the other is. Charles has confirmed himself as an intellectual to the consulting detective for now, and that means he's much more capable of subtle derision. ]
Under normal circumstances, I would place you within your mid-twenties. You're not an immortal of some manner, are you?