Sakari hesitates. There's a nagging little feeling telling her that the best thing to do right now would be to smile, bow, and excuse herself on a good note. But his tone, his smile, and his words...

She really shouldn't test him. It's something her parents would approve of and right now, Sakari doesn't want to do anything they'd like her to.

...still.

"Yes, you have so many lessons. The palace is filled with tutors every morning." She smiles again, slight but genuine - enough. "Maybe we could study together sometime. I have a lot to learn, too, about the history and politics here."