"Insane," Nimue repeated, giving him a strained smile. It was somewhat amusing to see how quickly he took to colloquialisms. And it was sweet that he was concerned for her, though that seemed to be more a part of his nature than evidence of a preference.
"I'm fine," Nimue assured him. "Relieved I do not live near water," she said.
Mia laughed, thinking Nimue was making a joke. Nimue, who was not, looked less than thrilled.