She took the glass with a thank-you, following him into the study, marvelling at its sheer size and composition. When he spoke about the talisman, Catherine couldn't help but be curious. "I have to tell you, if Calliope hadn't vouched for the efficacy of these things, I'd have thought it completely mad. For vampires to be able to day-walk in my ... home world, I suppose?" She chuckled, a genteel sound of isn't-this-all-insane. "For that to happen was unheard of. It's remarkable to me that it's possible." She sipped the wine, a pleased noise escaping her. "Excellent."