[Honey, you can't just drop a bombshell like that and try to change the subject.

The moment van Zieks gets up and looks over, Sylvando steps forward to take one of van Zieks' hands in his own.]

Oh Barry darling, that sounds absolutely awful! I'm so sorry that you had to put up with such horrible rumors. You're right, though! If the curse has been lifted once and for all, then you must make the most of this new lease on life.

[He gives van Zieks' hand a little squeeze.]

There's nothing stopping you from being what you truly want to be now. Believe me, I've seen all sorts of people successfully turn over a new leaf!

[With that said and done, he will actually humor the question now.]

Knights are very much commonplace, yes. You're even looking at one, as you should know from your little questionnaire.