Caedus speared another shrimp and consumed it before he addressed her question. "Actually, I'm something of an unofficial welcoming center, so I wasn't taking a personal interest in you, so much as a general interest in you. When I found out who you were, it didn't really change my stance."
Not strictly true, since it actually increased her value, but that was another detail. He impaled another shrimp on his fork and munched on it before he resumed talking. "Why do you ask? Would you prefer I was doing this because you're so well-known?"
Another hapless shrimp was stabbed and consumed before Caedus added idly, "You should eat up. Things will get interesting soon enough."