[ it's unfair for a woman to ask for forgiveness like that, he thinks, even if just briefly. his expression almost wry as his lips quirk slightly at that. ] You know there's nothing to forgive. [ that's just how powerful she was, really. something she may or may not be aware of. he was weak to that sort of honesty and playfulness.

but, the rest of her words provided a lot of clarity.

it at least told him that she probably didn't know a lot about heroes (at least in the context he was more accustomed to), the grail, or about himself. once again, it wasn't all bad, however. just... new? it's been a while since he's encountered someone wholly unfamiliar with his dignity, history, or his feats. oddly enough, this made her more mysterious to him than anything else. there's a moment where he feigns offense. ]

You're saying you didn't know? As the son of hero Peleus and goddess Thetis, I thought I was quite famous. [ but, he speaks these words as if they were merely casual conversation, not placing too much weight behind it, despite the small swell pride in speaking of his family.

he continues smoothly. ] But, maybe that just means I have my work cut out for me here.