"Hm. Like most people, perhaps." All too pleased to let the eccentrics go about their own business, as he certainly was, when it came to wizards. he had either been expecting her move, or had his own defense well planned out already - he hopped a knight over his front line after only a few seconds' consideration, and then lifted his glass. "You never had any trouble fitting in? Deciding not to cart an owl around is a good first step, but it's hardly the most subtle distinction one would have to draw."